Physical Therapist Assistant - Neck and Back Strengthening Program (casual position)

HealthPartners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for our TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program in Woodbury, MN. This role emphasizes evidence-based patient care and progressive strength training, supported by a training program aimed at developing clinical skills and improving the lives of patients with pain. The position includes providing a range of physical therapy techniques and requires licensure and CPR Certification.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Licensed with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR Certification (Basic Life Support) required.
• Proficient in data processing and organizational software.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Utilizes a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore functional ability.
• Participates in an evidence-based training program to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Functional-movement training

Patient education

Education

Graduation from a two-year accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Tools

Clinical equipment related to physical therapy

Job description

TRIA looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program provides evidenced-based care to patients with spinal conditions by delivering individualized treatment that includes (but is not limited to) progressive strengthening with MedX equipment, pain neuroscience education, and home exercise program training. Our Program’s emphasis on progressive strengthening using specialized MedX equipment differentiates the TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening Program from numerous other spine care facilities.

We encourage our PTAs to: 1) provide contemporary evidence-based treatment, 2) promote progressive strength training with our patients, and 3) utilize the appropriate clinical tools at their disposal (i.e. strength training, functional-movement training, graded exposure and motor imagery, Mackenzie method, patient education, etc).

We are seeking a full-time physical therapist to join our team of spine care specialists. We provide an house training program and ongoing mentoring of this evidence based program, to support your skills and success in providing care and improving the lives of our patients with chronic neck and back pain. You can be a key part of a highly engaged Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant team.

Provides direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. This position uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore individuals to maximum functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

casual position, 2 shift per month minimum requirement

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Graduation from a two-year accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed/registered/certified with applicable governing Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy and Minnesota Department of Health.
  • CPR Certification (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
• Proficient in clinical equipment related to area of expertise.
• Proficient in all staff level current organization software.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!