Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT or PRN)

Evolve Therapy Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Saint Paul, MN is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services under supervision. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in physical therapy and an active license, with ongoing professional development. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities

Benefits based on Full-Time Status

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under supervision.
• Conduct screenings of residents to determine need for treatment.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules.

Skills

Physical therapy services

Monitoring resident response

Training staff and residents

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT or PRN)

Apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) In House (FT or PRN) role at Evolve Therapy Services, LLC.

Location: Saint Paul, MN.

Base pay range: $28.00/hr – $37.00/hr.

Job Purpose

Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Administrator, to assure the highest degree of quality resident care.

Job Functions

• Provide physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conduct screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identify indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assist in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short‑term goals, long‑term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conduct both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan, including but not limited to muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities, and modalities.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapting techniques/media as indicated by the resident’s performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor residents’ response to intervention and consult with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assist in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adhere to department and resident schedule and modify as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Train resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of equipment.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education.
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow‑up of resident therapy programs.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.

Education & Requirements

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of practice.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Growth opportunities from within.
• Benefits based on Full‑Time Status.