Physical Therapy Assistant - AF1851 - Bemidji - Long-Term Care

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Salary Range: $26.39 - $35.15

Union Position:

Yes

Department Details

Join an interdisciplinary LTC team in the scenic northern Minnesota region, supported by an experienced and collaborative therapy group. This role provides therapy services across two LTC settings located in Bemidji and Blackduck, MN.

Summary

Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Job Description

Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. The physical therapy assistant selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

High school graduate is preferred.

Must be physically capable to assist with patient transfers, activities of daily living (ADLs), and gait training.

Licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Minnesota. Affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association by registration, certification, and/or membership is recommended. Must be certified in basic life support (CPR).

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