Compassionate Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, personalized home-based care under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapy staff, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic or orthotic use, while maintaining clinical records and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the Amerian Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the State of ND and MN
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Current Driver's license
• Auto Insurance

Responsibilities

• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of patient care
• Participates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education Program

Skills

Team player

Compassionate care

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, personalized home-based care under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapy staff, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic or orthotic use, while maintaining clinical records and