Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

sanford; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Continuing education support

Clinical mentorship and development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist patients and residents with therapy activities and exercises under a supervising physical therapist. You will help improve daily living activities, document progress, and contribute to a collaborative care team.

The role requires PTA licensure in the practice states, BLS within six months, and graduation from an APTA-approved program. PRN shifts across facilities are available in Estherville and Jackson centers.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the applicable state(s).
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.
• Graduate from an APTA-approved PTA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor and record physical therapy services per treatment plan.
• Select and modify therapy activities to meet patient goals.
• Document patient responses and outcomes for PT communication.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines and state licensure.

Skills

BLS certification

Licensed PTA

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

PTA license in practice states

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:

0

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.

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 daily
• Robust 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

• PRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your schedule 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 6 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.

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.