Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Physical Therapist Aide

Program Services-Delivery - White Center, WA - Full Time

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Physical Therapist Aide – Posting #26680

Hourly Rate: $22.14

Position Summary:

Full-time Physical Therapist Aide position available at our White Center Medical Clinic. The Physical Therapist Aide supports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials; performing procedures under the supervision of a physical therapist or occupational therapist. Candidates must be bilingual in English/Spanish. Previous experience working with a team and in a medical setting is highly desirable. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares treatment area for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
  • Helps treat patients by applying heat or cold packs; paraffin dips; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; monitoring prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
  • Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Other duties assigned as necessary.

Education and/or Qualifications:

These are the qualifications that are necessary for someone to be successful at this position:

  • High School Diploma
  • CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers – can be provided by Sea Mar
  • Infection Control Compliance – training will be provided by Sea Mar
  • Dedication to working with underserved communities
  • Experience working on a team
  • Ability to create a safe, effective, and efficient treatment environment
  • Good verbal communication
  • Active listening and motivational coaching
  • Customer service experience
  • Self-development and accountability
  • Experience with exercise or sports involvement
  • Multi-tasking skills
  • Supply management skills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Yessica Alejandre, HCA, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 7/23/2024

External candidates considered after 7/26/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.

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