Physical Therapy Assistant

Institute For Orthopedics & Chiropractic•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Provide physical therapy patient care under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, supporting patients’ healing, mobility, function, pain management, and quality of life in accordance with IOC policies and procedures. Help maintain a professional, positive clinic environment where patient care is the top priority. The role involves working in a clinical setting and routinely using standard office equipment, gym equipment, ultrasound machines, and other treatment modalities. It requires moving around the office for most of the day and physically manipulating patients’ bodies and treatment equipment. Local travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Compensation is $26.31–$35.60 per hour.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Understanding of the neuromusculoskeletal system, injuries and conditions, and how to treat them.
Ability to consistently demonstrate IOC core values: Trailblazers, Passionate about healthy living, Strive for excellence, Collaborate, and Apply wisdom to align bodies.
Team-oriented approach and enjoyment of a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Self-motivated and well organized.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to move about the office for most of the day and physically manipulate patients’ bodies and treatment equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow IOC workflows and policies to maintain a safe, clean, collaborative workplace and provide an excellent patient experience.
Collaborate with physical therapy staff to maintain treatment rooms and the gym, including daily cleaning and stocking supplies.
Regularly inventory supplies and communicate when supplies are low using Teams.
Greet and room patients.
Complete electronic health record chart notes accurately and promptly in accordance with IOC workflows and policies.
Provide care according to individualized plans of care and treatment schedules, using techniques such as manual therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, ultrasound, and other approved modalities.
Communicate patient progress to the Physical Therapist and contribute to decisions about changes to plans of care and treatment schedules as needed.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing physical therapy.
Maintain state, federal, and insurance certifications, licensing, and compliance requirements.
Pursue continuous learning aligned with IOC’s standard of care.