Traveling Physical Therapist Assistant

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy plans and improve patient daily functions. The PTA will assist with activities under a Physical Therapist's supervision, documenting progress and outcomes.

The position involves providing and monitoring therapy services, selecting interventions, and ensuring compliance with licensure and professional guidelines across facilities, with a 32-hour work week and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved PTA program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• May require a valid driver’s license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients under supervision.
• Select, implement and modify therapeutic activities aligned with patient goals.
• Document patient responses and progress to PT.

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Licensed PTA in state(s) of practice

Job description

Sanford Health seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy plans and improve patient daily functions. The PTA will assist with activities under a Physical Therapist's supervision, documenting progress and outcomes.

The position involves providing and monitoring therapy services, selecting interventions, and ensuring compliance with licensure and professional guidelines across facilities, with a 32-hour work week and travel between sites as needed.