Physical Therapist Assistant
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.
- Aid in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.
- Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as necessary.
- Provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
- Collaborate with therapists on observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to the plan of care and discharge.
- Accurately document and bill in the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with therapists on supervisory visits as required by regulations.
- Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
- Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
- Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
- Life insurance (AD&D)
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
- Holiday pay and extended sick
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
- Accident & hospitalization coverage
Qualifications
Pay
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $30.24 - $34.57 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
About the Role
Optage is the Home & Community based division of PHS and is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant serving in a home health care environment in our communities in the south Twin Cities metro area. There is an additional $1,000 hiring bonus available.
Benefits
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
Company Overview
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage ® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation. PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.