Physical Therapy Assistant

Allina Health System • Edina, MN

2d • $26 - $35

About The Position

At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Physical Therapy Assistants the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period) 8-hour, day shifts No weekends Benefit eligible position Job Description: Provides physical therapy services to customers in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, or community- based settings, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant

Responsibilities

• Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients.
• Provides treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care.
• Assists in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment interventions.
• Accommodates selection therapeutic interventions and education of client, family member or others involved in care based on age and cultural considerations.
• Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines.
• Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
• Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
• In collaboration with physical therapist, Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals.
• Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
• Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family.
• Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.
• Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
• Supports and promotes new services as requested.
• Participates in clinical education and staff meetings.
• Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
• Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
• Manages their daily patient schedule.
• Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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