Physical Therapist Assistant - Mountlake Terrace, WA [Urgent Search]
Company: Assured Home Health
Location: Mountlake Terrace
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
$35 - $45/hour. Pay per visit rate is $43 - $54/PPV. The Home
Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) performs treatment and
provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at
improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the
established plan of care. Under the supervision of a Physical
Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific
laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to
follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist;
to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and
trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in
the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. Following
the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based
treatment within the scope of the physical therapy assistant and
according to the state laws governing physical therapy assistants.
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse
supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to
treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care
with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the
health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the
physical therapy assistant. Visits patients within the entire
service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC
agencies as needed According to Plan of Treatment; complete a
progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC
policy. Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we
provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to
participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on
observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our
patients. Participates in staff conferences and committees as
requested by the agency. Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of
Practice in provision of services to all patients. All other duties
as assigned. License Requirements - Current licensed, registered,
or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state
of practice. - Current CPR certification is required. - Current
driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public transportation.
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