Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Dickinson, ND

Therapy Solutions; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

License reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Therapy Solutions is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Dickinson, ND to join our clinic. The PTA will work as part of a clinical team to deliver physical therapy services, implement components of treatments, and adjust interventions for safety and comfort.

This role primarily serves long-term care facilities with additional outpatient coverage. The position requires physical effort, lifting, and mobility work.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited university.
• Must possess or be eligible for state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by physical therapists.
• Work in collaboration with a PT to help determine and execute individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach while working with clients, co-workers, other professionals, and the community.
• Document appropriately and efficiently in client files utilizing the EMR system. Be proficient in computer and typing skills.
• Evaluate treatment and progress at various stages and adjust as needed.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help alleviate pain, increase client strength, or decrease/prevent re-injury.
• Instruct client and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Discuss with the client, physician, and other professionals, when needed, to assess the treatment plan.
• Inform and refer clients to appropriate professionals when diagnosis reveals physical therapy is not the best course of treatment.
• Administer treatment involving a variety of physical therapy equipment such as hot and cold compresses, ultrasound machines, infrared lights, etc.
• Evaluate, fit, adjust, or repair medical support devices.
• Discharge client when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Protect clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure equipment operates properly.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Protect clients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Be proficient in writing, reading, speaking, and comprehension of English.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.

Skills

Compassion

Dependable

Flexible

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Client-focused

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Technical capacity

Excellent physical skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

• Retirement plan
• Evaluate, fit, adjust, or repair medical support devices.
• Ensure equipment operates properly.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Dickinson, ND

FULL_TIME

1679 6th Ave W Dickinson, ND 58601

Therapy Solutions has a job opening for a Physical Therapist Assistant in Dickinson, ND

Therapy Solutions is a locally owned clinic. We provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as mental health counseling, athletic training, long-term care services, and occupational health. Through all these services, we strive to bring hope and healing to our community.

At Therapy Solutions we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. We hope to give our clients hope and healing so they will be able to “Take Their Life Back.”

Job Description

The physical therapy assistant position for Therapy Solutions works as part of a team to provide physical therapy services to clients. The PTA implements selected components of client treatments and makes modifications in selected interventions to ensure client safety and comfort. This position works closely with other team members in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease and/or injury.

This position works mainly in long-term care facilities and will also provide coverage within outpatient clinics. This position requires physical exertion in order to assist clients. As part of this position, an employee will need to lift clients, stoop, stand, and kneel for long periods of time.

Compensation

$22 – $32/hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education

associate degree

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited university.
• Must possess or be eligible for state licensure.

Skills

• Compassion
• Dependable/Reliable/Flexible
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Client Focused
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management Skills
• Quality Focused
• Organizational Skills
• Honest and Dedicated
• Stress Management/Composure
• Collaboration Skills
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Technical Capacity
• Excellent Physical and Functional Skills

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment programs as established by physical therapists.
• Work in collaboration with a PT to help determine and execute individualized treatment programs.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach while working with clients, co-workers, other professionals, and the community.
• Document appropriately and efficiently in client files utilizing the EMR system. Be proficient in computer and typing skills.
• Evaluate treatment and progress at various stages and adjust as needed.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help alleviate pain, increase client strength, or decrease/prevent re-injury.
• Instruct client and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Discuss with the client, physician, and other professionals, when needed, to assess the treatment plan.
• Inform and refer clients to appropriate professionals when diagnosis reveals physical therapy is not the best course of treatment.
• Administer treatment involving a variety of physical therapy equipment such as hot and cold compresses, ultrasound machines, infrared lights, etc.
• Evaluate, fit, adjust, or repair medical support devices.
• Discharge client when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Protect clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure equipment operates properly.
• Ability to communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
• Protect clients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
• Be proficient in writing, reading, speaking, and comprehension of English.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.