Physical Therapist Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Jackson, MN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a Physical Therapist to help patients maximize independence through prescribed treatment plans. The PTA will provide, monitor, and document therapy services, select and adjust activities, and communicate progress to the supervising PT, while upholding professional guidelines and standards.

This PRN position offers flexible scheduling with no weekends in inpatient/outpatient settings, and emphasizes

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) PTA program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments
• Selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions to meet goals
• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the physical therapist about responses to and communications during intervention
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization

Skills

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Efficient

Organized

Reliable

Empathetic

Education

APTA PTA program

PTA licensure in state

BLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Careers With Purpose

As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.

Facility: Jackson Med Ctr Clin
Location: Jackson, MN
Address: 1430 N Hwy, Jackson, MN 56143, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Department Details

Inpatient and outpatient treatments provided.

Flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, no weekends.

Job Summary

Join our family as a Physical Therapy Assistant and help our patients and residents maximize their potential. While working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists patients and residents with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Physical Therapy Assistants that thrive are typically self-motivated, collaborative, efficient, organized, reliable, and empathetic.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments

• Selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals

• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the physical therapist about responses to and communications during intervention

• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must also be a graduate through 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. Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0242399
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No