JOBID: 2798553

Position: PTA Home Health

Shift Schedule: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

Location: Portland, OR 97225

Job Type: Traveler

Start date: 04/21/2025

Contract Weeks:13

Pay: $1,416.00 PER WEEK

Job Summary

Home Health PTA - West Portland OR and Surrounding Areas

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8hr Days (This facility cannot accommodate 4x10s or 3x12s.)
• Ratios: 1:1 (*May visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Years of Experience REQ: 1 YR of Skilled Home Health Experience
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend REQ: No
• Certs REQ: BCLS
• Is On-Call REQ: No
• Will this traveler need to float between like units: No
• Open to accommodating block schedule?: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes; Considered "local" within 50-75 mile radius, will accept locals at the same rate
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• RTO Restrictions: Confirm with hiring manager
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility can call off UP TO one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Special Requirements

• Traveler is expected to have their own transportation.
• System does a good job grouping clients minimizing drive and windshield time. Occasional maximum radius of roughly 60 miles (60-90 minute total drive time) per day.
• Facility requires primary series COVID vaccination in addition to one booster

Hospital Highlights

• Type of Facility: Home Health
• Attire / Scrub Color: Business casual, no jeans, scrubs allowed but not required (no specific color)
• Charting: EPIC Remote Client for Home Health (on laptop) and Rover (phone app)
• Parking Cost: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS Standard We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety

Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient

Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress

Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair

Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives

Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

Current state licensing for physical therapy assistance required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment