Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

Blue Stone Therapy is certified as a Great Place to Work!

Blue Stone Therapy was founded in 2009 and provides contract physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to communities in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our focus is to deliver optimal, individualized rehabilitation by highly skilled professional therapists while developing long-term partnerships between our staff and the communities they serve.

Are you passionate about enhancing lives? We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team treating in the mobile outpatient setting!

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will be responsible for directly participating in physical therapy treatment interventions and services, in accordance with state practice guidelines. This position provides direct patient care to primarily adult and geriatric patients.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy interventions relative to patient’s prior level of function. This includes but is not limited to the following areas: gait and balance, mobility, range of motion, strength, pain, development of maintenance programs and other related patient care issues.
• Implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Monitor patients' progress and communicates client's progress with treatment plans as needed.
• Provides appropriate communication and documentation for supervising physical therapist in compliance with licensure, regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Collaborate with, coordinate, and participate in training programs for community staff, patients, families, and rehabilitation staff.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Outpatient experience preferred but not required.

License and Certification:

• Current valid Physical Therapist Assistant license to practice in appropriate state.

Benefit Summary:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Flexible Spending and Health Saving Account options
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• And so much more!

*Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program

Blue Stone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer