Physical Therapist Assistant

Camas Physical Therapy provides exceptional, results-oriented physical therapy services that help individuals in the Camas, Vancouver and Columbia Gorge communities return to the activities they love. We are a community-focused clinic dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes in orthopedic rehabilitation, specializing in advanced Manual Therapy and Dry Needling techniques.

At Camas Physical Therapy, our culture is defined by our commitment toClinical Excellence, Community Focus, Team Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement. Your professional development and happiness are key to our success. We prioritize ongoing education and offer direct mentorship opportunities to ensure you continue to grow and provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families.

Join a dynamic company that believes in a collaborative, hands-on approach and focuses on creating personalized recovery plans for our patients. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Camas Physical Therapy, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Job Summary : Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Camas Physical Therapy is seeking an experienced and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team of exceptional clinicians. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, energetic, and a team player who is passionate about advanced orthopedic rehabilitation and manual techniques.

This person will assist the Physical Therapist in implementing comprehensive PT plan of care focusing on restoring mobility, improving strength and balance, controlling pain, improving function and overall quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of the supervising Physical Therapist and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and help them maintain maximum performance in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Collaborate closely with PTs on manual therapy interventions and progression.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, functional training, balance activities, and gait training.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities as appropriate, including, but not be limited to, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, therapeutic massage and Shock Wave therapies.
• Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and clinic staff the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Instruct patients in appropriate home exercise programs and the safe use of assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Job Requirements

About Camas Physical Therapy

Camas Physical Therapy is a respected local clinic known for its high-quality, individualized orthopedic and sports rehabilitation care. We differentiate ourselves through our specialization in advanced treatment modalities, including Advanced exercise instruction, Manual Therapy and Dry Needling.

What makes us unique? We invest in our team through dedicated direct mentorship ensuring our PTAs receive continuous, hands-on guidance to refine their clinical skills. We are deeply embedded in the Camas community and pride ourselves on helping our neighbors stay active and healthy.

This is a full-time position with an expectation of 30-40 hours / week, includes excellent pay and benefits and bonus available for well-qualified candidate.