PTA - Day Shift | Patient-Centered Physical Therapy

Good Samaritan Society; Webster (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Webster, SD seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient and resident therapy under a Physical Therapist. You will assist with plans, document progress, and help improve daily living activities.

The role requires graduation from an APTA-accredited PTA program and state licensure, with BLS due within six months. A valid driver's license may be required where applicable, and the position is PRN with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Education level required per state licensure; graduate from an APTA-accredited PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.
• When applicable, may require a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments
• Selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals
• Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the physical therapist about responses to and communications during intervention
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization

Education

APTA PTA program

Job description

Good Samaritan Society in Webster, SD seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient and resident therapy under a Physical Therapist. You will assist with plans, document progress, and help improve daily living activities.

The role requires graduation from an APTA-accredited PTA program and state licensure, with BLS due within six months. A valid driver's license may be required where applicable, and the position is PRN with day shifts.