Physical Therapist Assistant - West Metro

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Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home!

You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.

Optage is the Home & Community based division of PHS and is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant in the West Metro.

SCHEDULE/

HOURS:

Monday - Friday

WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS?

• Great work/life balance and flexible schedules

• Competitive pay and annual increases

• Use your strengths to serve multiple settings – TCU/SNF, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient

• Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations

• Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities

• Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts

• Scholarship program – awards up to $5,250 per year!

• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!

As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will be responsible to:

• 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 therapist on observations, progress towards goals, and recommended updates to plan of care and discharge.

• Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.

• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with therapist on supervisory visits per regulations.

• Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and 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.

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 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

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services.

PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults. An Innovative Leader:
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