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Physical Therapy Assistant - Pediatrics

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Olympia
408 Lilly Road Northeast (Show on map)
Jan 18, 2025
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 2 X 10 hour days! Monday, Wednesday or Friday are preferred days. FTE: 0.5, Shift: Day, Schedule: Clinic Hours - 8AM - 6PM is what the schedule will be built around. At Mary Bridge Children's, our rehabilitation and therapy experts collaborate to help kids thrive and reach their full potential. We work with children who are experiencing developmental delays or being treated for a variety of medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, as well as injuries. Our specialists help kids improve their mobility, social skills, communication skills and life skills, such as eating or dressing. Families turn to us because we offer: State-of-the-art, personalized therapy.Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services is one of 19Neurodevelopmental Centersacross the state of Washington. This designation is reserved for organizations that deliver the highest quality of therapy to children with neuromuscular or developmental disorders. Our Therapy Services team, featuring more than 125 specialists, providesoccupational therapy,physical therapy,speech-language therapy,audiology, feeding support, assistive technology, as well asorthotics and prosthetics. Abundant learning opportunities.Education is key to improving care and supporting the well-being of families. That's why the Mary Bridge Children's Therapy Services team extendscontinuing education opportunitiesto our staff and the community. Collaborative approach.We place a high value on multi-disciplinary collaboration and encourage our teams to work with and learn from each other. Position Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for implementing physical therapy treatment plans and performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. Applying current physical therapy concepts with your service-orientation, you will support the health and healing of physical therapy patients. Responsibilities You will perform well in stress and emergency situations You will perform treatment interventions for outpatient and/or inpatient population as directed You will perform documentation in the medical record that is timely and accurate You will communicate well with patients, peers, other health professionals in the coordination of care for the patients Requirements Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Washington Minimum one (1) year of experience in physical therapy in an adult acute care, orthopedic, neurology, gerontology, and/or oncology preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. Why MultiCare? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric: Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $29.81 - $42.89 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.