Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

sanford; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minnesota is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. You will implement portions of the treatment plan, monitor patient progress, and document responses to interventions in accordance with licensure and facility guidelines.

Responsibilities include selecting appropriate activities, assisting with post-acute and long-term care patients, and ensuring quality care while maintaining safety and compliance with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-certified Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in applicable states.
• BLS certification due within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Monitor and document patient responses to interventions.
• Support post-acute, long-term care, and home health therapy environments.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

APTA-certified PTA program

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

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $26.00 - $38.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Great location near the Twin Cities, recently updated therapy space with new ACP modality equipment! Amazing therapy team to work with who share passion of working with building up strength and independence with our residents!

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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