Physical Therapy Assistant: $5K Sign-On, Day Shifts

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. You will document care in accordance with policies and procedures and follow the PT plan of care and physician orders.

This regular, on-site role includes duties such as patient treatments, progress documentation, and collaboration with therapists. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in the state of practice.
• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA program.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with accommodations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow ethics and standards per the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policies.
• Follow State Board requirements for the PTA title.
• Provide treatments to patients per the PT plan of care and physician orders.
• Communicate with the therapist to ensure effective treatment.
• Produce precise clinical documentation for patient care and assist with scheduling and paperwork.
• Document progress notes per departmental policies.
• Handle billing and charges for treatments under PT supervision.
• Assist with related paperwork, chart filing, billing and records management.
• Assist with clinical education of PTA students.

Education

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in state of practice

Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA program

Job description

Avera St Luke's Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. You will document care in accordance with policies and procedures and follow the PT plan of care and physician orders.

This regular, on-site role includes duties such as patient treatments, progress documentation, and collaboration with therapists. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is available for eligible candidates.