Physical Therapist Assistant

Ecumen North Branch
Overview
Ecumen North Branch is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant. Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care.
Ecumen Overview
Ecumen 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.
Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Responsibilities
This position assists the Physical Therapists in the implementation of patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function and strength.
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.

Qualifications
Physical Therapy Assistant
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education: Certified Physical Therapy Assistant from accredited program
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written formats
• 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:

• Previous experience working with seniors

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.