Job Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient Physical Therapy Team!

Our physical therapy team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care that works to assess each patient’s strengths and weaknesses to devise effective team-based treatment plans, in accordance with the physician’s orders.

The Physical Therapy Assistant position is responsible for providing safe, effective patient-centered care in a clinical outpatient setting, for all patient populations. The Physical Therapy Assistant supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization and will do the following:

• Administer treatment programs under PT direction with specific goals defined by patient’s capacity and tolerance, and in accordance with established pre-op and post-op spine protocols.
• Educate patients about biomechanics, exercises, and injury prevention to promote wellness.
• Communicate with patients, team members, the director of physical therapy, and physicians to ensure a consistent level of care.
• Complete daily documentation on existing patients within workday.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and marketing assignments as directed by PT director.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

• Must have current and unrestricted licensure in the state of Idaho or be actively in the application process

• Must have current BLS certification

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Understand and adhere to the federal confidentiality regulations

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient-focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for benefit-eligible positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, and leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**