Physical Therapy Assistant, Home Care Hospice

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hibbing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their home care team. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, communicating with the healthcare team, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have experience in clinic or long-term care and be graduates of an accredited program. The role offers a generous benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• One year acute, clinic, or long-term care experience required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care team.

Responsibilities

• Implement client treatment plan as instructed by a physical therapist.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Communicate any client care issues to the Physical Therapist.
• Communicate changes in patient status to PT and Case Manager promptly.
• Maintain complete and timely clinical records according to policy.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Hibbing Home Care and Hospice team.

We consider it an honor to provide care for our patients and their families and serve communities across the Iron Range. The RN Case Manager coordinates the delivery of all the care/services appropriate to the needs of the patients of all ages and their families using an interdisciplinary team approach. An individualized plan of care with specific goals is developed for each patient in collaboration with the physician.

The physical therapy assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care in the home setting based on a treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.

Schedule: This position is 72-80 hours per two weeks, 8-hour Day shifts and no weekends.

Internal: 8/10/25

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

About this facility:

• Medicare Certified Agency
• Care team includes RNs, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, LPNs, HHAs, Chaplain, Volunteers, Physician Medical Director and a Nurse Practitioner.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Implement client treatment plan as instructed by a physical therapist.
• Effectively uses the treatment plan to maintain and/or restore strength, endurance, coordination, relaxation and range of motion, promote healing, relieve pain and improve clients' functional level.
• Teach the clients, families, or other health care provider to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Communicate any client care issues or changes in client status to the Physical Therapist and/or Nurse Case Manager promptly.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely clinical records/documentation on all clients according to agency policy.

Required:

• One year acute, clinic, or long-term care experience.
• Graduate of an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Preferred:

• One year of home care experience.
• BLS

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rguswhch

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status