Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant — Restore Mobility

CommonSpirit Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. This Physical Therapist Assistant role focuses on initial evaluations, care planning, and delivering evidence-based treatments to diverse patient populations.

We emphasize collaborative, patient-centered care and strong communication with the interdisciplinary team. A Minnesota PTA license and PTA program completion are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program from an accredited institution.
• Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed in the State of Minnesota.
• 1-3 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence with clinical skills necessary to provide care appropriately to all the patient groups served by the physical therapy service.
• Provides treatments as included in POC
• Provides instruction in/demonstration of equipment, treatments, disease process, self care and exercises to patients, family, and staff.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation of services provided in the medical record, per policy.
• Communicates with medical, nursing and other Rehab staff
• Staff will strive to provide service to patients or clients by filling our service promise of Kind, Compassionate Care, Every Person, Every Time.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

PTA program graduate

Minnesota PTA license

Job description

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. This Physical Therapist Assistant role focuses on initial evaluations, care planning, and delivering evidence-based treatments to diverse patient populations.

We emphasize collaborative, patient-centered care and strong communication with the interdisciplinary team. A Minnesota PTA license and PTA program completion are required for this position.