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Personal Growth. Expansion. Teamwork. Innovation. Be a part of a truly patient-first environment and an organization that cares about their employees.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will participate in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by implementing specific therapy treatment programs designed by the Physical Therapist.

This role is a full time role based primarily at our Woodlake campus with flexibility to float to other sites as needed. Scheduled days are Monday - Friday, specific hours are TBD.

• Administer treatment programs per Physical Therapist treatment plan and physician orders, clarifying physician’s treatment instructions and/or conferring with Physical Therapist, physician and medical staff on patient care issues as needed.
• Educate patients and family in proper self management care and exercise program.
• Ensure that work areas are organized, tidy and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
• Maintain current knowledge of all attributes of field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars.
• Follow policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics.
• Comply with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation
• Other related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Summit Orthopedics, Ltd.,  provides the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1000+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Skills

Required

Behaviours

Motivation

Education

Required

Experience

Licences & certifications

Required