Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (78321)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 35,266 - 46,783; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k plans

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide quality PT services to diverse patient populations. This role involves working with pediatric to geriatric age groups in a hospital-based setting.

The successful candidate will work 80 hours biweekly, focusing on day shifts from Monday to Friday, with weekend rotation. A comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and retirement plans will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Minnesota license.
• Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality Physical Therapy (PT) services to patients.
• Serve both inpatient and outpatient populations with various diagnoses.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants

Job description

Job Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation - FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

Position Type: 80 Hours Biweekly

Salary Range: $25.60 - $33.96 Hourly

Job Category: Physical Therapy

Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide quality Physical Therapy (PT) services to Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) patients and contracting partners according to the State of Minnesota practice act. We are a hospital-based PT program servicing both inpatient and outpatients with a wide range of diagnoses. Populations served include pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Hours & Shifts

80 hours biweekly, day shifts Monday to Friday, with a weekend rotation.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $25.60 - $33.96. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants and maintain a valid Minnesota license.
• Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Basic computer skills.