Physical Therapist Assistant

Huron Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A health care system is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks under supervision. The role includes documenting patient progress and supervising technicians. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and current South Dakota licensure. An attractive benefits package is offered, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with completion of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current South Dakota licensure as a physical therapist assistant.
• Required physical stamina for lifting and moving equipment and patients.
• Good visual, hearing, and speech abilities for communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy procedures under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Document treatment progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Assist with maintaining patient records and treatment documentation.

Skills

Physical stamina to lift and carry equipment

Visual, auditory and speech acuity

one to one patient contact

Stamina

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in South Dakota

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Mission

• 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 Human Resources

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Huron Regional Medical Center is an independent health care system.