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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Physical Therapy Assistant - casual in Minneapolis, Minnesota
_SUMMARY:_
We are seeking acasual Physical Therapy Assistantto join our team. This role will be required to work 2 days per week (open to 4 or 8-hour shifts) between several clinic locations (CSC downtown, Whittier, Brooklyn Park). Will handle an orthopedic caseload. Beneficial skills include: pelvic health, integrative health, and neuro rehab.
Purpose of this position:Under the general direction of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, provides physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a physical therapist.**
_RESPONSIBILITIES:_
- Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides physical therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education
- Observes and reports the patient's responses to the physical therapist
- Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
- Assists with department orientation as assigned
- Assists physical therapist with PTA student education activities
- Delegates appropriate activities to nursing assistants consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, and assisting therapist directly with care) under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
- Educates patients and care givers based on established care plan
- Performs clerical task as delegated
- Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standard
_QUALIFICATIONS:_//
/Minimum Qualifications:/
- Completion of a two year program (AA Degree) for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
/Preferred Qualifications:/
- Two years’ experience with a varied patient population
/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/
- Ability to use a computer system, including Microsoft Office Products
- Ability to work with a diverse range of patients
/License/Certifications:/
- After July 1, 2008, possession of valid Physical Therapy Assistant licenseissued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Title: Physical Therapy Assistant - casual
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 232723