Columbia County Health System

Physical Therapist Assistant Contract (Per Diem/Weekend On-Call)

Columbia County Health System  •  $80/hr  •  Dayton, OH (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant Contract (Inpatient Services)

Location: Dayton General Hospital – Rehabilitation Department, Dayton, WA

Contracted Per Diem, Weekend On-Call

Compensation: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

Join our team at Columbia County Health System!
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled contracted Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Rehab team. The ideal candidate is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of function. If you are motivated, adaptable, and passionate about making a meaningful impact in our community, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

  • Per Diem, On-Call Weekend Shifts
  • Contracted Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
  • Inpatient services at Dayton General Hospital
  • Supportive team environment in a community hospital setting

Qualifications

  • Active Washington State Physical Therapist Assistant license
  • BLS certification every 2 years

Key Responsibilities – Inpatient Services

  • Provide physical therapy treatments to hospitalized patients based on provider prescriptions.
  • Administer therapeutic exercises, stretching, massage, and other treatment modalities appropriate for inpatient care.
  • Assess patient progress during hospitalization and recommend adjustments to treatment plans to support safe mobility and recovery.
  • Educate patients and nursing staff on exercises, mobility techniques, and safety practices to continue between therapy sessions.
  • Document all patient treatments, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with inpatient requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and unit staff to ensure coordinated and effective inpatient care.

If you’re a compassionate PTA seeking a per diem shift opportunity, we’d love for you to join our team.

Columbia County Health System

About Columbia County Health System

More commonly known as Columbia County Health System and Dayton General Hospital, the Columbia County Public Hospital District #1 was established in 1960 with the vision and mission of providing high quality healthcare to our local communities.

We are a 25-bed, Critical Access Hospital with Level V Trauma Center, Level III Cardiac and Stroke Center designations. Additionally, we are the regions primary wound care and hyperbaric therapy treatment center. Our primary service areas include Dayton, Waitsburg, Starbuck, and the surrounding region.

We are comprised of Columbia Family Clinic, Waitsburg Clinic, Booker Rest Home, and Dayton General Hospital with our Rural Health Clinics open for primary care and behavior health services 6 days a week. We are fully staffed with 3 primary care medical doctors, a board-certified emergency medicine doctor, a board-certified pediatrician, 4 mid-level family practice providers, and dermatology focused ARNP. Our Emergency Department is staffed with our employed providers as well as partner physicians.

In addition to Acute Care services, we offer inpatient care for sub-acute, Swing Bed patients, which are patients that need a step down from acute care, but still require skilled nursing care and/or various rehabilitation therapies for an extended period. This service allows patients, who may have had a qualifying, Acute hospitalization or surgery, to return to our facility and receive hospital class nursing and rehabilitation services for an extended period.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Dayton, WA
Year Founded
1960
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