Physical Therapist Assistant

Sanford Health

. Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in treatment plans under the supervision of a physical therapist .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeInver Grove Heights • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing therapeutic interventions and monitoring patient progress under the supervision of a physical therapist, while adhering to clinical practice guidelines and state licensure requirements.

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Licensed Physical Therapist AssistantTherapy Activities ImplementationPatient Documentation and CommunicationBasic Life Support CertificationKnowledge of Clinical Practice Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Therapeutic ActivitiesPatient MonitoringIntervention ModificationDocumentation SkillsOutcome Achievement Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPatient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Physical TherapyCognitive ImpairmentsDevelopmental ImpairmentsPost-Acute CareLong-Term CareHome Health Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in treatment plans under the supervision of a physical therapist
Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments
Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with competency levels, patient goals, practice-setting requirements, and state licensure
Exchange information with and provide documentation to the physical therapist about patient responses and communications during intervention
Provide information and documentation related to targeted physical therapy outcome achievement
Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the relevant professional organization
Perform other related duties as requested
Based on facility needs and assigned locations, provide interventions in post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice
Must conform to supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
May require a valid driver's license when applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
40 scheduled weekly hours
Day shift
Equal employment opportunity protections
Disability accommodation support for the application process