Physical Therapist Assistant

Sanford; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. This role focuses on improving daily living skills and overall quality of life in a variety of care settings.

You will provide, monitor and document therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental needs, align interventions with treatment plans, and communicate patient responses to the

Qualifications

• Graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) PTA program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Provide, monitor and record therapy services for physical, cognitive, developmental impairments.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the supervising PT and document outcomes.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines and state licensure requirements.
• May focus on post-acute, long-term care and home health environments as facility needs determine.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

APTA PTA program graduate

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Key Details

• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Compensation: Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00
• Union Position: No
• Department Details: Flexible schedule

Summary

Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Job Description

Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. The physical therapist assistant selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must also be a graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.