Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 20, 2024

Department:

47002112 Rehab & Sports Medicine

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy services to customers in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, or community- based settings, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Key Position Details:

General outpatient/ Orthopedic.5 FTE (20 hours/week)Day/EveningNo weekends

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients.Provide treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care.Assist 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.Participate 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.Manage their daily patient schedule.Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Associate's or Vocational degree an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant preferredLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire orLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire andBLS 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