Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Sanford; Robbinsdale (MN); In loco; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide, monitor, and document therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. This full-time role supports patients across post-acute, long-term care and home health environments as needed.

The position is based in Robbinsdale, MN, with a day shift and a 40-hour work week. You will perform assigned interventions, track progress toward goals, and ensure compliance with licensure and clinical practice guidelines.

Competenze

• Graduation from an approved PTA program per state licensure.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Mansioni

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Selects, implements and modifies therapeutic activities consistent with patient goals and licensure requirements.
• Documents patient responses and outcomes and communicates with the supervising physical therapist.

Formazione

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Union Position

No

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.