Physical Therapy Assistant Home Care

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to carry out planned programs with a Physical Therapist. You will deliver quality treatment, document care, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure patient needs are met.

The role requires an Associate degree in PTA, Minnesota licensure, CPR, and the ability to work independently and within Home Health policies. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks.
• Ability to meet and maintain background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior.
• Ability to promote Home Health services.
• Ability to flex schedule with or without prior notification to meet customer needs.
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to respond to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Capable of independent decision making with good critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatment, documents care, and discharges client cases according to RMC and professional standards.
• Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
• Communicates with patient, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that patient needs are addressed.
• Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures and chart audit procedures.
• Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment.
• Understands and uses patient and agency operations following Home Health policy and guidelines.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

English communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from APTA accredited program

Tools

None

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for carrying out programs and treatment, or portions thereof, as planned with a Physical Therapist.

Job Functions

1. Performs treatment, documents care, and discharges client cases according to RMC and professional standards.
2. Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
3. Communicates with patient, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that patient needs are addressed.
4. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures and chart audit procedures.
5. Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment.
6. Understands and uses patient and agency operations following Home Health policy and guidelines.
7. Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from APTA accredited program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to promote Home Health services
• Ability to flex schedule with or without prior notification in order to meet customer needs
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, valid in Minnesota
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Valid MN driver's license, car insurance, and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.