Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Adara Home Health•St. Cloud, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes according to the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position 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 role 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 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 Physical Therapy Assistant 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 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 providing health services or the occupation of personal care assistant; 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 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 therapy programs for Home Health Aides, family members, or other responsible people 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 clinical-record documentation as required by company policy and procedure.
Confer with the licensed Physical Therapist about client progress and changes to the Plan of Care.
Participate in case conferences and in-service education when 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.