Physical Therapy Assistant

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist provides skilled physical therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential. **Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care at Providence Portland Medical Center - On-call, Day Schedule** Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist provides skilled physical therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account individual patient's special physical or age-related needs. Requires skills in patient/client treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with individual's functional level and potential. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. **Required Qualifications:** - Coursework/Training Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program. - Coursework/Training May require specialized physical therapist assistant training to meet a particular department need. Or equivalent educ/experience - Upon hire: Oregon Physical Therapy Assistant License - Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association - Upon hire: In compliance with company policy and state regulations, a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check is required for this position. **Why Join Providence?** Our [best-in-class benefits](https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprovidence.jobs%2Fbenefits%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cethelleah.torres1%40providence.org%7C6da11282629946c936bc08dbf64b1e78%7C2e3190869a2646a3865f615bed576786%7C0%7C0%7C638374574718197112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CHUc7JRL0t6AAExYx6UfCEVEH8gfmaw9cEOZ4wX0%2BZU%3D&reserved=0) are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our [Mission](https://providence.jobs/mission/) of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. ### About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care. Providence is proud to be an [Equal Opportunity Employer](https://www.pro…