Physical Therapist Assistant - Viverant Physical Therapy
Lake Elmo, MN 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist Physical Therapists with providing therapeutic healthcare services to patients. With a strong and diverse team of therapists around you, this is great opportunity to grow your knowledge and skillset in multiple specialties, particularly Male and Female Pelvic health, given the demand for these services at the Lake Elmo location. Experience in these areas is not necessary to apply.

FT role, M-F 8:30a-5p w/flexibility based on clinic need out of our Woodbury/Lake Elmo locations.

Viverant Physical Therapy is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential Functions:
  • Prepare and complete detailed and comprehensive daily notes that accurately reflect treatments provided and time spent providing care during appointments.
  • Notify supervising Physical Therapist of any change in patient status or poor tolerance to treatment. Abide by TCO Therapy policy of patient recheck with primary PT after five sequential appointments or as needed.
  • Perform timely, effective, and collaborative communication with the primary Physical Therapist.
  • Use and set-up modalities including but not limited to Ultrasound, Laser, Traction, E-stim, Iontophoresis, and MedX, Vaso pneumatic devices, or HydroWorx.
  • Provide indicated therapeutic massage and other manual therapy treatments as established in the therapy plan of care.
  • Observe patients and evaluate data on patient's progress.
  • Instructs families and/or caregiver on maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist
  • Answer phones, order supplies, complete forms
  • Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program; or equivalent experience
  • Currently licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of MN or state in which practicing
  • Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

  • Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
  • Complete job required training.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
  • Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
  • Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
  • Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
  • Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
  • Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
  • Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
  • Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Understand and execute a variety of instructions
  • Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

  • Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
  • Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
  • Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
  • Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
  • Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

  • Clinic setting
  • Variety of employer locations

Notes

  • Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification






Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
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