Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

What you will do

• Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures.
• Follows the practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapy assistants.
• Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders.
• Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective treatment.
• Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care.
• Documents progress notes in accordance with departmental policies.
• Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Affords assistance with paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties, which may include and not be limited to billing, documentation, correspondence and file management.
• Affords assistance with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice.
• Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Less than 1 year
• Related experience and/or training

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.