LPTA - Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient Rehab Therapy

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH IP Rehab Therapies

Position Type: Part Time (20 hours/week)

Your Role With Us:

As the physical therapy assistant, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. The physical therapy assistant is responsible for the caring delivery of evidence-based treatment in promoting maximal physical function and mobility. The physical therapist assistant will also collaborate with other health care professionals in the care of our most complex patients.

Your Background and Expertise:

• Associate of Sciences -- Graduate of a physical therapist assistant training program approved by the Committee on Accreditation in Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience, OR clinical rotation in department specific area required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required after 90 Days.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience, OR clinical rotation in department specific area required.
• Be a team player and have proven success applying team approach to obtain resolution to an issue.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills for working with the rehabilitation team and patients.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to change while working in high volume multidisciplinary setting.
• Lead small groups, ability to divide attention.
• Demonstrates competency by implementing age culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate treatment plans and by appropriate documentation.

About Salem Health:

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!

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Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org