Physical Therapist Assistant

Avera Health; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookings Health System in Brookings, SD seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role primarily serves Home Health patients, with occasional visits to our long-term care facility. You will implement treatment plans, provide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, and educate patients and families.

Eligible for full benefits including retirement, insurance, loan forgiveness, and more. Compensation ranges from $22.42 to $33.19 per hour, depending on experience, with full

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current SD state licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor the individual’s progress and report outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Educate individuals, families, and caregivers on exercise and safety.
• Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and supplies.

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

South Dakota PTA licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

Location: Brookings, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Brookings Health System is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team! Compensation range for this benefit eligible position is $22.42 to $33.19, depending on experience. This position will have full benefits that include, but is not limited to, South Dakota Retirement, Employee discounts on services, gym membership reimbursement (and on-site fitness center), eligible for public service loan forgiveness, cafeteria discounts, life insurance and so much more. We also have comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, flexible reimbursement plans and more!

JOB TYPE:

Full time, benefit eligible 40 hours per week

Home Health will be the primary area but will also see residents at our long term care facility on occasion.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising PT.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait and transfer training, and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor the individual’s progress and report outcomes to the supervising PT.
• Educate individuals, families, and caregivers on exercise and safety.
• Assist in maintaining therapy equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state licensure – new graduates will be considered.
• CPR required or obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Possess a valid driving license and capable of being covered by insurance.

Brookings Health System is a non-profit, city-owned health system that serves the health care needs of our local communities. Our team members embody the spirit of teamwork: working together and across disciplines to care for local patients and residents. We treat patients and residents like our own family by living our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate, personalized health care.