Physical Therapy Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, personalized home-based care under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with therapy staff, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, and prosthetic or orthotic use, while maintaining clinical records and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the Amerian Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the State of ND and MN
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Current Driver's license
• Auto Insurance

Responsibilities

• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of patient care
• Participates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education Program

Skills

Team player

Compassionate care

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapy Assistant, you will provide compassionate, personalized care in the home, under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. Our skilled staff improve lives by providing care for our patients wherever they call home. We are focused on caring for patients recovering from injuries, living with a chronic illness, and other medical needs.

Every day, you will provide direct physical therapy according to directions of the physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

To thrive as a physical therapy assistant, you must be a team player. You’ll constantly collaborate with other therapy staff, patients, and their families to seek the best possible treatment outcome. You should be personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients every day.

• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of patient care
• Participates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education Program

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the Amerian Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the State of ND and MN
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

Current Driver’s license

Auto Insurance

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$23.22 - $34.54 /hour