Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HiredFirst; Britton (SD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in Britton, South Dakota for a 13-week contract. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with weekly compensation ranging from $1,400 to $1,404.

The PTA will implement interventions per the plan of care, provide skilled services to restore mobility, document progress in Net Health, and communicate with supervising PT and the care team while upholding safety and ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current and active South Dakota PTA license.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.
• Ability to work a 13-week contract with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic interventions as outlined in the plan of care.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services and direct patient care to restore mobility and function.
• Document patient progress, treatments, and response using Net Health.
• Communicate with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and goals.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and professional ethics standards.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Tools

Net Health

Job description

Hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a healthcare setting in Britton , South Dakota 57430

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: $1400.00 - $1404.00 Per week

Key Requirements

Implement therapeutic interventions as outlined in the Physical Therapist’s established plan of care.

Provide skilled physical therapy services and direct patient care to restore mobility and function.

Document patient progress, treatments, and response to therapy accurately using the Net Health charting system.

Communicate effectively with the supervising PT and interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and goals.

Adhere to all safety, infection control, and professional ethics standards set by the facility and state board.

Key Qualifications

Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Current and active South Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant license.

Valid BLS/CPR certification for healthcare providers.

Ability to work a 13-week contract with a consistent 40-hour weekly schedule.

Strong clinical competency and the ability to practice within the scope of the State Physical Therapy Practice Act.