Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant PTA
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Job Description
Location:
Worker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$25.00 $37.50Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Provides direct patient care to all patients as well as documentation of care in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Follows directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides care in an effective and competent manner.
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 physicians 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.
- Assists with paperwork activities files charts and other duties which may include and not be limited to billing documentation correspondence and file management.
- Assists 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. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
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:
- Associates in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying parttime and fulltime employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO frontloaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options for fulltime single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5 employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by handson training and mentorship
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
