Additional Position Details:FTE: 0.000001 |On Call|Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Position Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients, in patient care area including inpatient, outpatient, home care, and skilled nursing settings, and may provide weekend treatment to inpatients. This position will support inpatient and outpatient environments.
Qualifications
Education

• Graduation from a PTA program
• Ability to adhere to and maintain expertise regarding federal and state regulations and specific carrier requirements

Licensure/Certifications

• PTA: Physical Therapist Assistant licensed by the Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• DL: Possession of a valid Driver's License with proof of safe driving record for the past 10 years and proof of insurance may also be required

Required Skills

• Ability to process information and to problem-solve individually and within a team setting
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks appropriately and to manager time well
• Flexibility with scheduling along with the ability to provide inpatient treatment on a weekend rotation, or ability to provide treatment at two sites
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and community members

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
More about Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includesAsante Ashland Community Hospitalin Ashland,Asante Rogue Regional Medical Centerin Medford,Asante Three Rivers Medical Centerin Grants Pass,Asante Physician Partnersthroughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.