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| Job ID: 13951812 |
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| Job Title: | Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Description
This position assists the physical therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength.
About Us:
Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care as well as transitional care services.
Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.
Opportunity Details:
Full-Time -
Position is 64 hours/pay period.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, however this could change on occasion based on business needs.
Position typically works weekdays, 6-8 hour days depending on caseload and number of treatments.
Essential job responsibilities include:
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Documents patient care services by recording progress during therapy sessions, measures and tracks range of motion.
Identifies patient care issues by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations and reviewing therapy history.
Cleans and prepares equipment for therapy session, straightens and cleans rooms.
Maintains supplies.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Practices within state licensure requirements and scope of practice.
Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification: as required by the state.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events.
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Refer to ID 78421840 when applying |
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