Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full-Time

Independence Rehab is proud to partner with Cascades Healthcare in delivering exceptional therapy services in the Magic Valley. We just opened one PTA position. In this role, you will float between potentially Oak Creek Rehabilitation in Kimberly, Desert View Care Center in Buhl, and/or Lincoln Care Center in Shoshone.

Which facilities you work at depends where you live. We want to make sure your commute is sustainable! :)

We need therapists who are passionate about geriatric care, values strong outcomes, and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative, people-first organization.

About Cascades Healthcare

Cascades facilities provide patient-centered rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care, with a focus on individualized treatment plans that enhance each patient's independence and quality of life.

Each facility offers:

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  Short-term / Transitional care and long-term care services

  
  


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  Private and semi-private rooms

  
  


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  A warm, intimate environment

  
  


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  Engaging activities and meaningful amenities

  
  


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  A strong interdisciplinary approach to care

  
  

Skilled programs and services include:

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  Occupational Therapy

  
  


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  Physical Therapy

  
  


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  Speech Therapy

  
  

You will truly practice at the top of your license and see the impact of your work every day.

About Independence Rehab

At Independence Rehab, our goal in the skilled nursing setting is simple:

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  Provide each patient with top-quality care while maximizing functional independence

  
  

We are a people-first organization. Really.
We believe great therapists deserve strong support, flexibility, and respect.

What You'll Do

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  Treat patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist

  
  


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  Occasionally treat clinically complex patients with PT support

  
  


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  Perform and assist with all types of transfers

  
  


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  Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, and balance interventions

  
  


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  Carry out established treatment plans and document patient progress

  
  


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  Provide patient and family education related to mobility and safety

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with nursing and the interdisciplinary care team

  
  

If you'd like additional support with any competencies, we are happy to provide training and mentorship.

What We Offer

We take care of our therapists so they can take care of their patients.

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  Competitive compensation package including

  
  
  
  
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    Up to $39/hour, depending upon experience

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Continuing Education benefit - up to $750/year for approved courses

  
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

  
  


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  401(k) with employer match

  
  


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  3+ weeks of paid time off per year

  
  


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  Supportive leadership and a collaborative rehab culture

  
  


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  Flexible day-to-day work schedule

  
  

Requirements

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  Current Idaho PTA license in good standing

  
  


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  Associate degree from an accredited PTA program

  
  


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  Organized, self-starter who enjoys working with the geriatric population

  
  

Preferred:

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  At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility. That said-if you are a caring, passionate, licensed therapist who loves working with older adults, we would still love to hear from you.