Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Oakdale, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provides treatment to patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The PTA provides patient and family education and counseling, plans and implements treatment procedures, modifies them as appropriate, and maintains documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and current standards of practice.

The role manages a caseload in conjunction with the supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards. The PTA attends and participates in patient and other conferences, agency meetings, committees, and in-services as assigned. This is a full-time, non-remote home health position based out of Oakdale, Minnesota, with coverage in Hudson and River Falls, Wisconsin, and primarily Bayport, Lakeland, and St. Paul, Minnesota. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Compensation is estimated at $63,000–$70,000 annually for full-time status and is paid on a pay-per-point basis.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Valid license, registration, or permit to practice in the state of agency operation; the coverage area indicates dual licensure in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to all business locations.
• Ability to implement care plans and communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.
• Ability to educate patients and families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physicians’ orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
• Document appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
• Provide organized and efficient patient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
• Present pertinent patient information to the supervising therapist and keep the team informed of patient status.
• Provide skilled treatment appropriate to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
• Seek and accept assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately complete and submit daily notes and other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
• Attend and participate in agency meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services as assigned.
• Negotiate patients’ participation in treatment, treatment times, and treatment plans appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about basic home safety and medical equipment safety.
• Communicate patient findings or changes to the Physical Therapist and physician.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree