Physical Therapy Assistant

CHI; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing personalized care as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Home Health & Hospice. This rewarding role allows you to make a difference in patients' lives by delivering essential physical therapy services in the comfort of their homes. You'll work closely with physical therapists to develop treatment plans, assist patients with therapeutic exercises, and maintain detailed clinical records. Be part of an organization committed to building healthier communities and advocating for those in need. If you're passionate about helping others and want to contribute to meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• BLS-CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the physical therapist's direction.
• Maintains records and participates in team meetings.

Skills

Direct physical therapy

Therapeutic exercises

Patient assessment

Pain management

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

BLS-CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - Home Health & Hospice...Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join CHI Home Health and Hospice. Experience the opportunity to provide compassionate, personalized care in the home. 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.

You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!

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.

Responsibilities

The physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
4. Utilizes physical agents, including, but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
5. Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
6. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
7. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of patient care.
8. Participates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education Program.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

PTA: ND

BLS-CPR

AUTO: ND

AUTO-INS

Preferred

Home health experience