_SUMMARY:_

We are seeking acasual Physical Therapy Assistantto join our team. This role will be required to work 2 days per week (open to 4 or 8-hour shifts) between several clinic locations (CSC downtown, Whittier, Brooklyn Park). Will handle an orthopedic caseload. Beneficial skills include: pelvic health, integrative health, and neuro rehab.

Purpose of this position:Under the general direction of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, provides physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a physical therapist.**

_RESPONSIBILITIES:_

• Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides physical therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education
• Observes and reports the patient's responses to the physical therapist
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Assists with department orientation as assigned
• Assists physical therapist with PTA student education activities
• Delegates appropriate activities to nursing assistants consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, and assisting therapist directly with care) under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
• Educates patients and care givers based on established care plan
• Performs clerical task as delegated
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standard

_QUALIFICATIONS:_//

/Minimum Qualifications:/

• Completion of a two year program (AA Degree) for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Two years’ experience with a varied patient population

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

• Ability to use a computer system, including Microsoft Office Products
• Ability to work with a diverse range of patients

/License/Certifications:/

• After July 1, 2008, possession of valid Physical Therapy Assistant licenseissued by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

Title: Physical Therapy Assistant - casual

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 232723