Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Ortho - Part Time - Portland
- Portland, OR
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Delivers physical therapy treatments to patients ranging in age from geriatric to pediatric: provides and progresses treatment as per treatment plans, physician order, professional standards and departmental protocols.
- Teaches patient care classes and groups for specific disorders per physician order and departmental policies.
- May participate in patient care clinics per specialized training or continuing education (i.e. Amputee Clinic).
- Communicates outcomes to evaluating therapist, physicians and other health professionals.
- Complete all chart documentation as outlined by Kaiser Permanente and State License requirements.
- Demonstrate and practice efficient workflow using time management skills which allow for patient treatments, proficient use of computers and electronic tools (using short keys, smart sets and dot phrases).
- Performs duties in a professional manner demonstrating dependability, flexibility and teamwork.
- Maintains professional competency through continuing education, in-services, peer review and self-evaluation per departmental standards.
- Continuing education dependent on and specific to patient population treated.
- Participates in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment.
- Performs other duties as requested.