PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PRN) - INPATIENT

Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN) - Inpatient

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Inpatient Team!

This position will likely be one day a week!

The Physical Therapy Assistant position is responsible for providing safe, effective patient-centered care in a clinical outpatient setting, for all patient populations. The Physical Therapy Assistant supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization and will do the following :

• Administer treatment programs under PT direction with specific goals defined by patient's capacity and tolerance, and in accordance with established pre-op and post-op spine protocols.
• Educate patients about biomechanics, exercises, and injury prevention to promote wellness.
• Communicate with patients, team members, director of nursing services, and physicians to ensure a consistent level of care.
• Complete daily documentation on existing patients within workday.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and marketing assignments as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience :

About Northwest Specialty Hospital :

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what's best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 10 operating rooms and 30 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties. Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are :

Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.