PTA - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Aide

The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic is a physician-owned clinic specializing in orthopedic care for all ages. With a specialized, comprehensive team of orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical therapists, and friendly support staff, OFC is among Minnesota's most experienced orthopedic groups. Our primary clinic offers comprehensive services through our Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine Department, Back Care Center, in-office X-ray, and MRI.

The Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of all therapy equipment and supplies. Aides will assist with the general appearance of the clinic area and are responsible for completing all duties as assigned by the staff of the Back Care Center Department.

Straighten and maintain treatment areas in the morning, after each patient, and at the end of the day.

notify the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant when the patient is ready for treatment.

Keep all equipment in readiness; perform housekeeping tasks as directed.

Notify the department's director of needed supplies in the clinic area.

Part-time.

Mankato office: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.

Have a basic understanding of general office procedures.

Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills to effectively work with a variety of patients, employees, and management.

Able to perceive and interpret written, oral/verbal material and generate written and electronic material.

Work with patients tactfully and effectively without direct supervision.

Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. They earn Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Time, and Holiday Pay. We host an annual holiday party, a summer employee event, a night at the MSU theater, volunteer opportunities, a Super Bowl auction, various potlucks, and ice cream treats before Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

This position is typically standing for long periods (75% of day), walking, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and lifting/transferring patients (up to over 50 lbs with assistance). Essential demands include using hands for massage, applying resistance, operating equipment, and fine manipulation for tasks like documenting or applying modalities. Demonstrating exercises, engaging in physical activity alongside patients, and handling equipment.

This notification confirms the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic's commitment to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations. The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Upon request, the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will provide entities with a copy of our current Equal Employment Opportunity policy. If you want to receive a copy of our policy, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.