Physical Therapist Assistant

Company Description

At LifeCare, we believe it is a privilege to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Minnesota, and we take pride in saying we have stayed current with the advances of modern medicine. Our surgery department performs nearly 500 surgeries per year, and our Special Care Unit includes the latest in patient-monitoring equipment. Our full line of on-site diagnostic services includes ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and x-ray capabilities, plus a complete lab that allows our physicians access to fast, accurate test results. Our rehabilitation services department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at several locations throughout the county. Endoscopic procedures, a successful cardiac rehab program, and a top-or-the-line ambulance service are just a few more examples of our commitment to keeping technology at the forefront of care. We take pride in keeping our facilities modern. Our birthing center, where approximately 200 babies are born each year, has a warm home-like atmosphere. At LifeCare most of our hospital patients enjoy private rooms. We are also extremely proud of our behavior health, long term care, home care, hospice and all of the other services that we provide right here close to home for the people of our community.

Job Description

Join our amazing team at LifeCare Medical Center as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
In this role, you are providing the
values that LifeCare Medical Center has created; compassion, accountability,
respect, and excellence. The ideal candidate has excellent
interpersonal, organization and communication skills.   Apply today for this full time exciting job
opportunity with LifeCare Medical Center, an employer of choice!

 Essential Functions:

• Observes, records and reports to supervising
  therapist(s) the conditions, reactions, and responses of
  patients/residents/clients assigned to his/her duties

• Responsible for patient/resident/client’s
  personal care and environment throughout the treatment

• Follows established procedures and observes
  safety precautions in the use of modalities and procedures.

• Carries out positioning and reconditioning
  exercises.

• Trains patients/residents/clients in specific
  exercises, ambulation and activities of daily living

• Assists in measuring, fitting and training of
  prosthesis, orthosis, wheelchairs, ambulation devices and other assistive
  devices.

   

  Minimum Qualification Standards:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant
  Education Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or a
  comparable accrediting agency.

• Licensure in the
  State of Minnesota.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.