Therapy Assistant, PTA – Physical Therapy *0.8 FTE, Days*

Providence is calling a Therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) / Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (0.8 FTE, Days) at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA.In this position you will:* Demonstrates application of knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the physical, motor/sensory, cognitive, psychosocial, patient and family education areas based on PEMC age specific care competency assessment tool.* Coordination (the working together of all parties involved with the person served).* Communication (all modes of exchange of information).* Refers patient to Therapist every fifth treatment.* Refers/reports to Therapist for discharge from service when goals & outcomes have been achieved or* Refers/reports to Therapist to discontinue patient from service when* Person served declines intervention.* Person served is unable to progress toward goals.* Therapist determines that person served no longer benefits from intervention.Required qualifications:* Associate Degree or two (2) year technical program from a program accredited by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) with studies in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).* Basic Life Support (BLS) card* Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist AssistantPreferred qualifications:* Experience as a Therapy Assistant in adult rehabilitation.About the ministry you will serve:Providence Regional Medical Center Everett in Everett, WA is the state’s most award-winning hospital for medical care; having received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row. Our new state-of-the-art 12 story hospital tower and the implementation of Epic electronic medical records system will significantly enhance our patient’s experience throughout the continuum of care.The hospital is located in Snohomish County on the Sound and close to the mountains, so outdoor activities such as snow skiing, kayaking, and golfing are at your doorstep. The communities in Snohomish have all the comforts and appeal of small towns, with historical districts, beautiful homes, interesting boutiques, and unique restaurants, yet the city life of Seattle and Bellevue are just 30 minutes south, while the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, BC lies only two hours north.