Physical Therapy Aide, Part Time

Physical Therapy Aide

Fairview Range is hiring a Physical Therapy Aide for our Rehabilitation Services department in Hibbing, MN. As a Physical Therapy Aide you will be under the direction of a licensed rehab provider (PT, OT, SLP, Cardiac), the PT Aide provides direct and indirect patient centered care. The PT Aide assists with routine maintenance and cleaning of applicable equipment, ordering supplies, restocking supplies and resources as directed by therapists in various departments, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment in all departments. The PT Aide assists with additional patient needs in both inpatient and outpatient settings when needs arise.

This position will be working 40-71 hours per two weeks. The shift length is 8 hours on the day shift. Weekends: As needed.

Fairview Range Rehabilitation Services provides comprehensive adult and pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy services as well as adult cardiac and pulmonary rehab. Physical therapy services include specialty programs, such as vestibular rehab, sports medicine/strength and conditioning, orthopedics, TMD, men's and women's pelvic health/incontinence, cancer rehab, lymph-edema therapy, neuro rehab, chronic pain, dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, tool-assisted and myofascial release, pediatric rehab and plagiocephaly and torticollis treatment including cranial scanning. Occupational therapy specialty services include wheelchair assessments, upper extremity and hand therapy, cognitive therapy, cancer rehab and pediatric rehab. Speech therapy specialty services include articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia, cognitive therapy, dysarthria, feeding (picky eaters, program growing to include birth to 2), voice therapy, swallowing and MBSS. Cardiac and pulmonary services include adult cardiac and pulmonary rehab, WEL program and stress lab. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

As a Physical Therapy Aide, you will be responsible for:

• Assists with age specific patient care as directed by therapists to patients of all ages. Includes safe transportation of patients by using appropriate and safe body mechanics.
• Maintains and order supplies for patient care.
• Performs routine cleaning of the Rehabilitation Services department. Includes setting up patient's arrival and cleaning areas after treatment, stocking supplies, obtaining and delivering equipment to patients.
• Provides excellent customer service by communicating effectively and respectfully with patients, families, visitors, physicians, community, referral sources and Rehabilitation Services team.
• Demonstrates strong patient and customer focus and gives positive representation of the Rehabilitation department to other departments and customers.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or
• in lieu of a diploma/G.E.D., 3+ years of experience in healthcare involving direct patient care.
• 1-year medical experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• Workplace Violence

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience (within last year) in Rehab or as PT Aide
• Direct Care Worker-CNA

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information.

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status