Physical Therapy Assistant - St. Paul Maplewood - Full Time
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing
not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to
offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly
50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work
of health and healing across our broad footprint.Work Shift:Day
(United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Salary Range:
$20.00 - $30.5Union Position: NoDepartment DetailsSummaryAssists
patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises
scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical
therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life
and ability to perform daily activities.Job DescriptionProvides,
monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients
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/resident's/client'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/resident's/client's responses to and communications
during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the
patient's/resident's/client'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.Based on facility needs and assigned
locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the
post-acute, long term care and home health care
environments.Primary Home Location Maplewood Good Samaritan w/
potential to cover Inver Grove Heights. Request an offset schedule
of Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs.QualificationsAppropriate education level
required in accordance with state licensure. Must also be a
graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.Must be licensed
as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s)
where services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
required within six months of employment. When applicable, may
require valid driver's license.Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and
would like to request an accommodation for help with your online
application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to
talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Keywords: Sanford Health, St. Paul , Physical Therapy Assistant - St. Paul Maplewood - Full Time, Other , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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