Casual Physical Therapy Assistant

We are seeking a casual physical therapy assistant to join our rehab team and support acute care patient needs at M Health Fairview Southdale in Edina! In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist assistant is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

• FTE 0.01, casual position.
• Schedule: One weekend (Saturday/Sunday) per month.
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts during the week to help meet patient needs. 

M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40 continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Partner with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

Implements plan of care established by supervising physical therapist

Communicates with supervising physical therapist regarding recommendations for revision or update of plan of care and/or discharge

Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care

Alters treatment within the established plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

Provides appropriate education to patient and/or caregiver

Documentation/Billing

Uses acceptable medical terminology

Follows professional practice standards

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Complies with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management

Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated

Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice

Quality Improvement

Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making

Communicates in a respective manner

Ensures a safe, secure environment

Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs

Modifies clinical interventions based on population served

Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver

Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking

Completes all required learning relevant to the role

Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards

Required

Current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in the State of Minnesota 

Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred

1 year experience