Physical Therapy Assistant - Patient-Centered Care & Impact

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, planning and organizing the plan of care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate discharge and goal achievement.

The PTA will document patient information, participate in education for patients and families, and coordinate treatment schedules while ensuring compliance with licensure

Qualifications

• Provides patient education and teaching under supervision.
• Works with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and goal development.
• Documents required information and plan of care.
• Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients and families to evaluation and treatment procedures.
• Obtains and documents all required patient information including precautions and orders.
• Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods matching patient age, diagnosis, symptoms, and orders.
• Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines and contributes to discharge plan documentation.

Skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Discharge planning

Clinical evaluation

Scheduling

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant license (ND)

Job description

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, planning and organizing the plan of care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate discharge and goal achievement.

The PTA will document patient information, participate in education for patients and families, and coordinate treatment schedules while ensuring compliance with licensure