PTA - Flexible Hours, Elevating Rehab

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and to assist patients with therapy activities and exercises that improve daily living and quality of life.

Required are a state-licensed PTA, graduation from an APTA-approved PTA program, and BLS within six months of hire; depending on facility, a valid driver's license may be needed to support home health or post-acute care services.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state(s).
• Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved PTA program.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Provide and document therapy services under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Contribute to outcome measurement and communication with supervising PT.

Education

APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program

Licensed PTA in state(s) of practice

BLS certification within 6 months of employment

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and to assist patients with therapy activities and exercises that improve daily living and quality of life.

Required are a state-licensed PTA, graduation from an APTA-approved PTA program, and BLS within six months of hire; depending on facility, a valid driver's license may be needed to support home health or post-acute care services.