Minneapolis, MN, USA
8 days ago
Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant, Southwest Team

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 17, 2024

Department:

78000600 Home Care Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Have time to make a difference. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you feel confident with skills, and are well-supported working with an experienced team. Flexibility in schedules will provide a real work-life balance.
Allina Home Health is the leader in Minnesota for in-home care delivery, providing exceptional care and allowing patients to recover where they are most comfortable.

Key Position Details:

64 hours per 2-week pay period8-hour day shiftsNo weekends--No major holidays

Job Description:

Provides physical therapy services to customers in a home health setting, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Principle Responsibilities

Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients.Provides treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care.Assists in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment interventions.Accommodates selection therapeutic interventions and education of client, family member or others involved in care based on age and cultural considerations.Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines.Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.In collaboration with physical therapist, Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals.Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family.Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.Supports and promotes new services as requested.Participates in clinical education and staff meetings.Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.Manages their daily patient schedule.Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

Associate's or Vocational degree an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program


Preferred Qualifications

0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant


Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hireLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hireBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 DaysValid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice


Physical Demands

Medium Work*:Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

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