Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and document care per policy.

You will follow the PT plan of care, communicate with the therapist, and assist with scheduling, billing and education of PTA students. This full-time role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits with PTO starting day 1.

Qualifications

• Active license in the state of practice (South Dakota)
• Associate’s degree or higher in Physical Therapy Assistant program preferred
• Effective communication and teamwork among care team

Responsibilities

• Follow the PT plan of care and physician orders to provide treatments.
• Communicate with the therapist to ensure effective treatment.
• Prepare and maintain clinical documentation for patient care.
• Charge patients for treatments under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Assist with scheduling, billing and paperwork related to patient care.
• Document progress notes per departmental policies.
• Assist with education of PT assistant students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant – Licensing Board

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Location:

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$25.50 - $38.00

Position Highlights

Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides direct patient care to all patients as well as documentation of care in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Follows directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides care in an effective and competent manner.

What you will do

• Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures.
• Follows the practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapy assistants.
• Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders.
• Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective treatment.
• Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care.
• Documents progress notes in accordance with departmental policies.
• Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assists with paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties, which may include and not be limited to billing, documentation, correspondence and file management.
• Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].