Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

Job Summary

*Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$26.14 - $32.67 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Description

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED PAPERS FOR BILLING, ACCURATE CHARGES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION WITHIN MONUMENT HEALTH AND TO THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• FOLLOWS THE ESTABLISHED PT CARE PLAN AND COLLABORATES WITH PRIMARY PT ON ANY CARE PLAN CHANGES OR PROBLEMS.
• COMPLIES WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE, ACCREDITING BODIES, NATIONAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.

Essential Functions

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED PAPERS FOR BILLING, ACCURATE CHARGES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION WITHIN MONUMENT HEALTH AND TO THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• FOLLOWS THE ESTABLISHED PT CARE PLAN AND COLLABORATES WITH PRIMARY PT ON ANY CARE PLAN CHANGES OR PROBLEMS.
• COMPLIES WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE, ACCREDITING BODIES, NATIONAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.

Required Additional Requirements

• Certification - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Physical Therapy

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.