• Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Ortho…

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *_SUMMARY:_*

     

    We are currently seeking a*casual**Physical Therapist Assistant*to join our Outpatient Ortho team at our downtown Clinic & Specialty Center. This casual role will help cover planned time off for staff members (coverage will most likely fall on Thursdays/Fridays/Mondays). Will work daytime hours (no weekends) – flexible with hours ideally seeking 4 to 8 hour shifts.

     

    *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 licenseissued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

    **Title:** *Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho – Casual *

    **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

    **Requisition ID:** *251032*