Allina Health
Physical Therapist Assistant - Shakopee Team
Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Job Summary
Have time to make a difference. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you feel confident with skills, and are well-supported working with an experienced team. Flexibility in schedules will provide a real work-life balance. Allina Home Health is a leader in Minnesota for in-home care delivery, providing exceptional nursing care and allowing patients to recover where they are most comfortable. Key Position Details
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends Job Description
Principle Responsibilities Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients. Provides treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care. Assists in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment interventions. Accommodates selection of therapeutic interventions and education of client, family member or others involved in care based on age and cultural considerations. Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines. Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable and modifies as necessary. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines. In collaboration with physical therapist, initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals. Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards. Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family. Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment. Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction. Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department. Supports and promotes new services as requested. Participates in clinical education and staff meetings. Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department. Assists co-workers in managing the teams' productivity/performance targets. Manages their daily patient schedule. Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Preferred Qualifications
0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice Physical Demands
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.50 to $34.94 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family members. Allina Health is committed to well-being through resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support your journey. Allina Health offers employee resource groups (ERGs) and opportunities to engage in community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Eligibility for benefits is determined by FTE and union representation.
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Have time to make a difference. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training, ensuring you feel confident with skills, and are well-supported working with an experienced team. Flexibility in schedules will provide a real work-life balance. Allina Home Health is a leader in Minnesota for in-home care delivery, providing exceptional nursing care and allowing patients to recover where they are most comfortable. Key Position Details
1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends Job Description
Principle Responsibilities Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services to clients. Provides treatment under the plan of care and appropriate supervision of the physical therapist according to the patient plan of care. Assists in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment interventions. Accommodates selection of therapeutic interventions and education of client, family member or others involved in care based on age and cultural considerations. Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progress toward goals, and progressing plan of care based on established care guidelines. Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable and modifies as necessary. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines. In collaboration with physical therapist, initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines and coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals. Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards. Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to age, cultural and population specific needs of the patient and family. Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment. Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction. Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department. Supports and promotes new services as requested. Participates in clinical education and staff meetings. Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department. Assists co-workers in managing the teams' productivity/performance targets. Manages their daily patient schedule. Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Preferred Qualifications
0 to 2 years as a physical therapist assistant Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice Physical Demands
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range
Pay Range: $25.50 to $34.94 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family members. Allina Health is committed to well-being through resources, including well-being dollars, navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support your journey. Allina Health offers employee resource groups (ERGs) and opportunities to engage in community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Eligibility for benefits is determined by FTE and union representation.
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