Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health, Inc.•St. Cloud, MN

14d•$62,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time or part-time position with a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The work involves traveling to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the St. Cloud, Minnesota office and serves St. Cloud, Pierz, Little Falls, Rice, Royalton, Fort Ripley, Hillman, Randall, and surrounding cities. The position provides treatments and exercises to restore or maintain clients’ function, carries out therapist-developed home exercise programs, reinforces instruction for clients and caregivers, and maintains required clinical documentation. Physical Therapy Assistants may not perform evaluations, treatment planning, establish plans of care, change treatment, or provide supervision. The physical demands are heavy to very heavy and include lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and assisting with equipment. The position requires adaptability to varied home and community settings and the ability to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather. The stated force requirements include exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The base salary range is $62,000–$77,000 per year. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved two-year PTA college program leading to an associate degree.
Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Minnesota.
At least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
Good interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to health services or the personal care assistant occupation; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Negative Criminal Background Study from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is preferred.
Current CPR certification is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide treatments and exercises to restore and/or maintain function under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Carry out home exercise programs developed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
Demonstrate the therapy program to a Home Health Aide, family member, or other responsible person who may assist the client, as directed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
Reinforce teaching of the home therapy program to clients, families, and caregivers as directed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
Maintain appropriate documentation in the clinical record as required by company policy and procedure.
Confer with the licensed Physical Therapist about the client’s progress and changes to the Plan of Care.
Participate in case conferences and/or in-service education as requested.
Maintain positive and effective communication with staff and others and participate in the team concept.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.