Physical Therapist Assistant

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering patient-focused care. The role emphasizes helping patients improve mobility, strength, and independence through prescribed treatment plans and therapeutic exercises.

Candidates should communicate effectively with patients and families, work well within a healthcare team, and uphold respectful, dignified care in a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and educational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing respectful, dignified care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans created by licensed Physical Therapists to improve patient mobility, strength, and independence.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Maintain safe and clean treatment environments.
• Document patient progress accurately.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Strong communication

Educational skills

Team collaboration

Respectful care

Job description

• Implement treatment plans created by licensed Physical Therapists to improve patient mobility, strength, and independence.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Maintain safe and clean treatment environments.

Role: Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans created by licensed Physical Therapists to improve patient mobility, strength, and independence.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about treatment protocols.
• Maintain safe and clean treatment environments.
• Document patient progress accurately.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate and patient-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and educational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to providing respectful, dignified care.