Physical Therapist Assistant

Huron Regional Medical Center; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave & paid time off

Job summary

A South Dakota healthcare provider seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to perform selected therapy procedures under supervision in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree and current PTA licensure for South Dakota. The role involves patient interaction, documentation, and support tasks. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including health and dental insurance. New graduates and experienced PTAs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree with satisfactory completion of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current South Dakota licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
• Physical stamina requisite to lift, carry and/or otherwise move and manipulate the equipment.
• Stamina to stand, walk, stoop, push/pull and transfer patients.
• Visual, auditory and speech acuity for patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under supervision.
• Document treatment progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Technicians.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Ability to lift and carry equipment

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Current South Dakota licensure as a PTA

Job description

Join Our Team!

Huron Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of South Dakota. HRMC provides state‑of‑the‑art health care with a caring, compassionate touch to residents in Huron and seven surrounding counties in the region. Our knowledgeable employees and medical staff deliver care with the ultimate goal of exceeding each and every patient's expectations.

Spanish and Karen bilingual applicants encouraged to apply for any open positions in which you are qualified.

Department: ProRehab

Reports To: Director of ProRehab

Status: 64-80 hours per two week pay period

Shift: Days

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32 - 40

Remote Position: No

Pay: Competitive salary.

Benefits: HRMC offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.

New Graduates & Experienced PTAs welcome to apply!

Job Summary

Performs selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. Other duties may include documentation of treatment progress, modification of specific treatment in accordance with patient status within the plan of care, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians.

Demonstrates the mission of HRMC by displaying REACH, our core value system:

• Respectful – We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged – We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available – We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent – We value knowledgeable, people‑centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful – We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Requirements

• Associate Degree with satisfactory completion of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current South Dakota licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
• Physical stamina requisite to lift, carry and/or otherwise move and manipulate the equipment used in evaluation and treatment.
• Physical stamina requisite to standing, walking, stooping, pulling, pushing and lifting while transporting or transferring patients and performing treatments.
• Visual, auditory and speech acuity requisite to verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and other persons involved with the patient's care.

Working Conditions

• Work involves almost constant one-to-one contact with patients.
• Work is intermittently light (exerting/lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly) to moderately heavy (exerting/lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly) or heavy (exerting/lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly) and is usually performed inside in a well lit, heated air conditioned space.
• Work requires travel to outreach locations.

Contact Information

Contact Human Resources at 605-353-6533 for more information or apply online at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3643716

Huron Regional Medical Center is an independent health care system.