PTA

About the job

Orchard View Post Acute in Lewiston, Idaho, is hiring a full-time physical therapist assistant (PTA) for its rehab team. The PTA helps residents regain strength and mobility, such as after surgery, so they can move safely on their own or return home.

Orchard View Post Acute cares for residents recovering after surgery and others working to get home or move safely again.

What you'll do

• Carry out the treatment plans a physical therapist sets for each resident
• Help residents build strength, balance, mobility and independence
• Show residents and their families how to do transfers, exercises and use equipment safely
• Track each resident's progress and tell the PT about any change in condition
• Work with OT, speech, nursing and families toward each resident's goals
• Document care clearly and on time in the electronic health record

What you need

• An active Idaho PTA license, or the ability to obtain one
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• An encouraging, positive attitude and enjoyment of teamwork

Preferred

• Experience in skilled nursing, rehab or geriatrics, though new graduates may apply

Schedule

• Full-time, with a steady caseload

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mentoring for new graduates within a supportive rehab team