Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Title: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Join a Team That Changes Lives

At McKenzie Health, caring for others is both a privilege and a calling. As one of our PTA’s you will be part of a resolute team that helps patients with their physical therapy journey.

Why McKenzie Health

• Comprehensive benefits, including 100% retirement, match up to 6% (403b).
• Sign on bonus and relocation reimbursement available.
• Employer-supported education and training opportunities.
• Child Care Subsidy Program.
• Complimentary membership to the Connie Wold Wellness Center.
• Service awards, recognition programs, and branded clothing provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Supportive, collaborative environment with strong commitment to work–life balance.

Position Overview:

Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Director of Physical Therapy Services after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The Physical Therapy Assistant helps with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Helps patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Physical Therapy Assistant takes part in operational aspects of the department, supports performance improvement activities within the department, and takes part in QI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.

The ideal candidate is friendly, caring, and people-oriented, while also being organized, dependable, and firm when necessary — balancing empathy with clear communication and professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment as directed by the Director of Physical Therapy services and staff.
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to see and evaluate treatment effects, discuss observations with Director of Physical Therapy Services and staff.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with best level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes proper provider contact for intervention.
• Ability to perform components of a proper assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients, and the general patient population.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that perfects patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Helps with formulation of a teaching plan based upon found learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, Director of Physical Therapy Services and staff are apprised of conclusions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
•  Finds and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Manages and uses equipment safely and correctly.
•  Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to providers, hospital staff, and members of the department.
• Coordinates and helps with directing patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Other languages are desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge

Education and Experience:

• AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in state of North Dakota.
• Current BCLS certification.

McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.