Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Services

  • Full-time

Company Description

Who is KVH...

KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24-hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics include family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health, and urgent care.

Work-life balance is important to us. We value your mental wellbeing as much as your skills to perform the job and therefore offer a competitive PTO plan, benefits package as well as a 7% employer contribution pension plan. When you’re away from the office, we want you to be able to enjoy this beautiful setting. Commute to work by mountain bike. Hike in the wilderness on your day off. Backcountry ski from your door, or from lifts within an hour’s drive.

Job Description

The home health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides one on one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, developed by the physical therapist within the confines of the State of Washington practice act.  The PTA will work in tandem with a full team of healthcare professionals including physical therapists, nurses, social workers and aides to promote the patient’s return to health and facilitate independence in their home. 

Qualifications

What is required...

  • Current PTA license through the Washington State Department of Health
  • Current CPR card (maintenance required)
  • Reliable transportation and automobile liability insurance
  • Valid WA State Driver’s License

What is preferred...

  • Previous experience as a PTA in a Home Health setting

Additional Information

Wage Range:  Starting at $22.52/hour; actual wage depends on years of applicable experience. 

FTE:  1.0 = 40 hours/week