Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

2d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare Outpatient Rehab is expanding its Plaza location with a 60,000-square-foot expansion that includes a 24,000-square-foot gym with various surfaces, overhead robotic trolleys, a Neck and Back Program gym, an Aquatic Center, and other facilities. This position provides physical therapist assistant care for patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions or injuries. The role serves patients from adolescents to older adults to prevent, assess, alleviate, or correct physical disability, bodily dysfunction, or pain. The assistant treats patients in an outpatient setting using current technology, treatment techniques, and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures. The position supports patient safety and other applicable safety practices and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers. This is a full-time, onsite position scheduled for 80 hours every two weeks, with daytime eight-hour shifts. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No nights, weekends, or holidays are required. Pay ranges from $26.74 to $40.11 per hour, with starting pay dependent on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant academic program and successful completion of the required clinical training.
Licensure through the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or a current temporary permit; a Physical Therapist Assistant license is required within 90 days of the exam for permit holders.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card.

Nice To Haves

New or upcoming graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapist assistant care to patients with musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions or injuries.
Treat outpatient patients ranging from adolescents to older adults to prevent, assess, alleviate, or correct physical disability, bodily dysfunction, or pain.
Use current technology, treatment techniques, and modalities consistent with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Support and implement patient safety and other appropriate safety practices.
Demonstrate Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, their families, and coworkers.