Physical Therapist Assistant

divh2Join The ICHS Team!/h2pDiscover how you can make a difference in peoples lives and help strengthen communities./ppInternational Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society./ppAt ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive./ppWe offer:/pulliCompetitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region/liliPaid Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the employees 90th calendar day of employment./liliShare the success bonuses/liliAutomatic 4% retirement contribution/li/ulh3Job Summary/h3pThe Physical Therapist evaluates participants, administers physical therapy treatments, records progress and instructs participants and/or family in care as part of Healthy Aging and Wellness Program. Supervises work activity of assistant(s). Our community health based model allows our therapists to work in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) outpatient center and in participants homes as needed. Conducts initial assessments and periodic reassessments. Develops and routinely updates plans of care, regularly informing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) of the medical, functional, and psychosocial condition of each participant. Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, participant caregivers. Documents changes in a participants medical record consistent with documentation policies/ph3Education/h3pMasters degree in physical therapy from an accredited university, except for applicants who graduated prior to 1/1/2003 and possess a Bachelors degree in physical therapy or a Bachelors degree and Certification in physical therapy./ph3Experience/h3pTwo (2) years working as a Physical Therapist. One (1) year experience working with the frail and elderly population preferred. If not met, willingness to train on the complexities of serving a frail and elderly population is required./ph3Other Requirement(s)/h3pActive State of Washington Physical Therapist license. Must have active CPR and First Aid Certification within 1 month of hire. Ability to travel within the Seattle area as needed. Valid Drivers License and Proof of Insurance required, if applicable./p/div