Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

sanford; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Clinical mentorship and development

Flexible scheduling options

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Estherville, IA, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a collaborative care team. This 32-hour-per-week daytime position supports therapy services across post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments.

You’ll assist with therapeutic activities and document progress under a PT’s supervision. New grads are welcomed, with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in IA; MN license required within 3 months where applicable.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan to improve daily living.
• Provide, monitor and document therapy services with PT supervision; communicate progress and outcomes.

Skills

Orthopedic care

Post-surgical rehab

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

IA PTA license

MN PTA license within 3 months

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes.

New grads welcomed!

What You'll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings dailyRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Schedule Details

• Full-Time 32 hours per week working with both GS Estherville Center and GS Jackson Center.
• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
• Travel covered between facilities, mileage paid at the Federal rate.

Iowa PTA license required prior to start date. Minnesota PTA license required within 3 months from start date.

Summary

Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Job Description

Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. The physical therapist assistant selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.

Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.

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.