Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Mankato Office, Minnesota

Job Description:

• Provides physical therapy services to clients in their home in accordance with the Plan of Care, Company policies and procedures.
• Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.
• Provides treatments and exercises to restore and/or maintain function under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Carries out home exercise programs developed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates therapy program for Home Health Aide, family member, or other responsible person who may assist the client with their home physical therapy program.
• Reinforces teaching of home therapy program to client/family/caregivers.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for the clinical record.
• Confers with the licensed Physical Therapist regarding client's progress and Plan of Care changes.
• Participates in case conference and/or in-service education.
• Maintains positive and effective communication with all staff and others. Participates in the team concept.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.

Schedule:

• Full time

Coverage Area:

• Waseca, MN
• Owatonna, MN
• Faribault, MN
• Albert Lea, MN
• Ellendale, MN

Benefits:

• Paid Travel and Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Mobile provider discounts

Benefits Based on Full-Time Eligibility:

• Medical, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance
• 401k 100% vested
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Heavy to Very Heavy. Involves lifting clients, bending, stooping, stretching, and assisting with equipment.
• Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and community settings.
• Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a two (2) year PTA college program that leads to an associate degree and has been approved by the American Therapy Association; licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Minnesota.
• Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
• Possess good interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proof of negative mantoux or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
• Current CPR certification recommended.
• Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
• Discloses any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision of health services or to the occupation of personal care assistant (no candidate who has been convicted of such crimes will be hired).
• Negative Criminal Background Study from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.