Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Avera; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to moving health forward. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and support our mission of caring for patients and families.

The role emphasizes timely, effective treatments, accurate documentation, and collaboration with therapists to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• Active license as Physical Therapy Assistant in the practicing state.
• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited PTA program (preferred).
• Less than 1 year related experience and/or training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follow the PT plan of care and physician orders to provide treatments.
• Communicate with the supervising therapist to ensure effective treatment.
• Document patient care progress notes and scheduling/paperwork.
• Charge for treatments under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assist with billing, documentation, and file management as needed.
• Assist with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.
• Follow ethics and standards as defined by Avera policy.
• Provide timely and efficient treatments in accordance with the PT plan of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy (PTA)

Job description

Aberdeen, SD

Full time

R-25007731

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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.