Physical Therapist Assistant

HealthPartners

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Position Summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, compliance with regulatory standards and participation in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient therapy treatment and teaching to patients and families in their home in accordance with the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will communicate in a timely, clear, and professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physician, and other internal/ external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision making and process improvement. Physical Therapist Assistants will practice in compliance with professional standards of practice and professional code of ethics. The assistant supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, referrals to other disciplines, billing, and care delivery.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Required Qualifications:

  • Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Physical Therapy Assistant Diploma from an accredited school.
  • Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy 
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple co morbidities affecting care. 
  • Demonstrate initiative, judgement, critical thinking, and ability to problem solve independently under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
  • Proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to patient care in homecare, electronic medical record system.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant for at least 3 years preferred. 
  • Experience in homecare desirable.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! 

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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