*Pediatric Partners, a member of Sevita, is a pediatric therapy company with locations in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Pediatric Partners is proud to offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy in addition to Early Intervention, therapeutic counseling, and applied behavior analysis to children from birth and up to the age of 21.
Pediatric Partners is passionate about working with children and their families to achieve meaningful goals, and their growing team is always looking for new talent to help them serve the children and families of North Dakota and Minnesota.
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*Pediatric Partners is hiring a part time Physical Therapist Assistant in Grand Forks, ND!*
_*Responsibilities:*_
* Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as an assistant to the Physical Therapists.
* Assure all program participants receive scheduled PT (Physical Therapy) treatments and document therapy session or reason for inability to attend.
* Perform active, passive, and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, based on general therapy principles, on program participants.
* Perform therapeutic massage on program participants as needed.
* Perform general mobilization and/or passive stretch to program participants, within limits of safety regarding joint/muscle stretch.
* Instruct, motivate, and assist program participants in learning and improving functional activities.
* Provide gait training and instruct program participants in the use of canes, crutches, walkers, braces, and splints; train program participants at homebound and community level, including endurance training.
* Measure ROM, length and girth of body parts, vital signs, and MMT (manual muscle tests) to assist Physical Therapist in evaluating program participants and/or to determine the effectiveness of the program plan.
* Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.
* Ensure adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
* Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of physical therapy modalities and techniques.
* Assess PT equipment for needs and maintenance.
_*Qualifications:*_
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* One year of experience in a human services or related field.
* Current PTA license in the state of work.
* Good working knowledge of physical therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
_*Why Join Us?*_
* Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
* 401(k) with company match.
* Paid time off and holiday pay.
* Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
* Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
*We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – *_*apply today!*_
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Outpatient
* Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Grand Forks, ND: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy Assistant license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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