Physical Therapy Assistant
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Job overview
Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides compassionate, personalized care in the home under the direction of a Physical Therapist and physician's plan of care. This role focuses on helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic illnesses, and address other medical needs. The assistant will collaborate with therapy staff, patients, and families to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
Key focus areas include Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and physician's plan of care, Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance, and Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
Successful candidates bring Associate's In Science Or Applied Science Approved By Amerian Physical Therapy Association, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant In ND, and Current CPR Certification. Important skills include Team Player, Collaboration, Personable, Positive, Motivated, and Quality Care.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
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.
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Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance
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Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
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Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
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Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
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Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record within 24 hours of patient care
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Participates in Home Care team meetings and in-service Education Program
We are offering a $8,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Job Requirements
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Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by the Amerian Physical Therapy Association
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Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant within the State of ND and MN
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Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
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Current Driver’s license
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Auto Insurance
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Pay Range
$23.22 - $34.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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