Physical Therapist Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Physical Therapist Assistant will assist Physical Therapists with providing therapeutic healthcare services to patients, with an emphasis on spine care (approximately 75% of caseload.) 

This is a full-time position working M-F between the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm out of our Stillwater location.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Provides treatment to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Provide therapeutic massage
• Observe patients and evaluate data on patient’s progress
• Instructs families and caregiver on maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Create awareness of other onsite services such as personal training, health coaching, chiropractic, nutrition, primary care, etc.

• Submitting monthly session/hours tracking notes  
• Support corporate site staff with smooth scheduling and logistical support 
•  Master necessary understanding of technology software: MindBody, Microsoft Office Suite and Sharepoint, EMR, Slack 
• Maintain constant communication with clients to ensure goals are being met 
• Work closely with other onsite resources and offerings such as: Health Coaching, Fitness, Chiropractic, and Primary Care 
• Partnering with the employer to conduct various client engagement and educational activities and events, such as lunch & learns, information fairs, campus activities, etc. 
• Reporting various metrics to the Director of Operations, such as utilization, engagement, outreach efforts, and activity level 
• Supports the documentation and sharing of client success stories and referrals 
• Participating in program planning and development, as well as design and/or carry out related research 
• Leading and/or participating in staff education  

• Answer phones, order supplies, complete forms
• Prepare detailed and comprehensive daily notes that support treatment charges
• Notify supervising Physical Therapist of any patient status change or poor tolerance to treatment
• Use and set-up modalities including Ultrasound, Traction, E-stim, Iontophoresis, and MedX
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program; or equivalent experience
• Currently licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of MN or state in which practicing
• Spine Care experience required
• Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred

Benefits & Compensation:  

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours 
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. 
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.