Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join the therapy team. You will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, contributing to patient goal development and discharge planning, while providing patient-centered care and coordinated plan of care.

The role requires ND PTA licensure, BLS within 90 days, and a valid driver's license. Expect collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a busy outpatient/inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Active North Dakota PTA license.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start date.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in planning and delivering patient care and treatment.
• Orient patients and families to procedures and goals.
• Document patient information and plan of care.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the inter-disciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant certification

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location:Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $25.22 - $37.83

Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for the treatment of patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist in compliance with licensure standards. The Physical Therapist Assistant works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development and identifying barriers to discharge. The assistant provides patient centered care and assists the Physical Therapist in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.

Essential Job Functions:

Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient/family education and teaching, under the supervision of a Therapist. Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care. Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards. Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan in the inpatient settings. Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation. Completes patient's charges according to treatment provided within the required timelines. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

CertificationsPhysical Therapy Assistant | North Dakota Board Of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesDriver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesBasic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers: Persons are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional DriverReference ID: R8272

Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)