Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Retirement contributions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic in Mitchell, SD is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. You will follow the plan of care, document progress, and support scheduling and billing tasks as part of a small clinical team.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, compliance with safety standards, and opportunities for professional development and hands-on education of students in a community clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the practice state.
• Effective communication skills, visual acuity, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and less than 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow ethical standards and policies per professional and organizational guidelines.
• Deliver treatments efficiently in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders.
• Communicate effectively with therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Accurately document patient care and progress, handle scheduling, billing, and paperwork tasks.
• Assist with clinical education of students and support daily operational activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care as a Physical Therapy Assistant under supervision, following licensed therapists' directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow ethical standards and policies per professional and organizational guidelines.
• Deliver treatments efficiently in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders.
• Communicate effectively with therapists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Accurately document patient care and progress, handle scheduling, billing, and paperwork tasks.
• Assist with clinical education of students and support daily operational activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the practice state.
• Effective communication skills, visual acuity, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and less than 1 year of related experience.

Standards & Expectations

• Commitment to organizational values, confidentiality, safety standards, and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including PTO from day one, retirement contributions, and career development opportunities.