Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team. This full time role will work days. This position is within the community (including patients' homes/shelter and jail).

Purpose of this position: Under the general direction of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, provides physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a physical therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides physical therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education
• Observes and reports the patient's responses to the physical therapist
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Assists with department orientation as assigned
• Assists physical therapist with PTA student education activities
• Delegates appropriate activities to nursing assistants consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, and assisting therapist directly with care) under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
• Educates patients and care givers based on established care plan
• Performs clerical task as delegated
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standard

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a two year program (AA Degree) for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years' experience with a varied patient population

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to use a computer system, including Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work with a diverse range of patients

License/Certifications:

• After July 1, 2008, possession of valid Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure and availability of an insured vehicle is required