Physical Therapist Assistant- Bagley Medical Center

Sanford; Bagley (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under a physical therapist's supervision. The role supports treatment plans and records patient progress, focusing on improving daily living skills across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings.

Requirements include graduation from an APTA-approved PTA program, state licensure, and BLS certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA-approved PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state(s).
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with impairments as per plan.
• Selects and adapts activities aligned with goals and licensure requirements.
• Communicates patient responses to the supervising physical therapist and documents outcomes.
• Works across post-acute, long-term care and home health settings as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

PTA licensure in state(s) of practice

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.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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.

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