Impactful Physical Therapy Assistant - Day Shift

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings. The PTA will assist with therapy activities and exercises, following a treatment plan under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation of patient responses, progress toward goals, and coordination with the supervising PT. APTA-approved education and state licensure are required, along with BLS certification within

Qualifications

• Requires graduate from an APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as a PTA in the practicing state.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan under PT supervision.
• Provide, monitor and document therapy services and patient progress.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the supervising physical therapist and document outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Licensed PTA in state

Job description

Sanford Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patients across post-acute, long-term care, and home health settings. The PTA will assist with therapy activities and exercises, following a treatment plan under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation of patient responses, progress toward goals, and coordination with the supervising PT. APTA-approved education and state licensure are required, along with BLS certification within