Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
About The Position
Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist patients, residents, and clients with therapy activities and exercises included in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role supports patients’ quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides, monitors, and records therapy services for people with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments. The assistant selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency, patient goals, practice-setting requirements, and state licensure. The role exchanges information with the physical therapist and documents patients’ responses and communications during interventions, as well as information related to achievement of targeted outcomes. The assistant follows accepted clinical practice guidelines and may perform other related duties as requested. Depending on facility needs and assigned locations, the role may focus on post-acute, long-term care, or home health care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice and compliant with applicable state supervision and licensing standards.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
- Valid driver's license may be required when applicable.
- Appropriate education level in accordance with state licensure.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients, residents, and clients with therapy activities and exercises in a treatment plan under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments.
- Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with competency, patient goals, practice-setting requirements, and state licensure.
- Exchange information with the physical therapist and document patients’ responses and communications during interventions.
- Provide information and documentation related to achievement of targeted physical therapy outcomes.
- Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
- As assigned based on facility needs and locations, provide interventions in post-acute, long-term care, or home health care environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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