Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith‑based organization that provides high‑quality housing, care, and services options for older adults. The Home & Community based division of PHS, Optage, is hiring a Full‑Time Physical Therapist Assistant to serve in home‑health care for communities in the south Twin Cities metro area.

Monday through Friday, full‑time (up to 30 hours per week) with a $1,000 hiring bonus.

• Provide treatment per the established plan of care and in accordance with physician orders.
• Assist in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions.
• Continuously assess changes in functional deficits and adjust treatment as appropriate.
• Provide education to residents, clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Collaborate with therapists on observations, progress toward goals, and recommended updates to plan of care and discharge.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical records.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with therapists on supervisory visits per regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary team.

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS’s mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Estimated starting pay range: $30.24 - $34.57 per hour. Actual pay depends on qualifications and market conditions.

Full‑time benefits‑eligible (minimum 30 hours per week):

• Health and dental insurance, including HSA & FSA.
• Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans.
• Life insurance (AD&D).
• Retirement with employer match.
• Holiday pay and extended sick leave.

Full and part‑time benefits‑eligible (20‑29 hours per week):

• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Accident & hospitalization coverage.
• Education assistance programs.

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Same‑day pay.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• College partnership educational discounts.
• Access to Learn to Live resources.

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is based in St. Paul, Minnesota. It provides a broad array of high‑quality housing choices, care, and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS‑affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co‑owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults.

Established in 1955, PHS is dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well‑being.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.