This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Physical Therapy AssistantInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.As our Physical Therapy Assistant, you will provide compassionate, personalized care in the home, under the direction of the Physical Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. Our skilled staff improve lives by providing care for our patients wherever they call home. We are focused on caring for patients recovering from injuries, living with a chronic illness, and other medical needs.Every day, you will provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.To thrive as a physical therapy assistant, you must be a team player. You'll constantly collaborate with other therapy staff, patients, and their families to seek the best possible treatment outcome. You should be personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients every day.Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performanceDirects and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic trainingObserves and reports to the physical therapist the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's conditionInstructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devicesMaintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record within 24 hours of patient careParticipates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education ProgramWe are offering a $8,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.Job RequirementsGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the American Physical Therapy AssociationLicensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the State of ND and MNPossesses and maintains current CPR certificationCurrent Driver's licenseAuto Insurance
Worksite address
breckenridge, MN, 56520, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.