Physical Therapy Assistant - Outpatient

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Altru Performance Center in Grand Forks, ND. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to treat patients and contribute to goal development and discharge planning.

Responsibilities include patient orientation, education, documentation, and coordinating schedules with an interdisciplinary team. The role requires BLS, a North Dakota PTA license, and a valid driver's license with a good record.

Qualifications

• License as Physical Therapist Assistant in North Dakota.
• Driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provides education to patient/family under supervision of a Therapist.
• Obtains and documents all required patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to patient’s age, diagnosis, symptoms and orders, and documents per chart standards.
• Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines; participates in discharge plan development and documentation in inpatient settings.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and takes appropriate action; reports and documents as needed.
• Completes patient charges according to provided treatment within timelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department/organization needs.

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant License | North Dakota Board Of Physical Therapy

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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.

Certifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant | North Dakota Board Of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Basic 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 who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional Driver Reference ID: R8272

Benefits

• Health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go.

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.

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