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Physical Therapist Assistant - Webster Medical Center

Sanford Health

Webster, SDFull-time$20.5–33/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.5–33/hr
Location
Webster, SD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physical Therapist Assistant License In State(s) Of PracticeBasic Life Support CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

Sanford Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant - Webster Medical Center. Sanford Health is seeking a self-motivated, collaborative, efficient, organized, reliable, and empathetic Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team at Webster Medical Center. This role involves assisting patients and residents with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, aiming to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Key focus areas include Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals, and Exchange information with and provide documentation to the physical therapist about responses to and communications during intervention.

Successful candidates bring Graduate of APTA PTA Program, PTA State License, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Providing Therapy Services, Monitoring Therapy Services, Recording Therapy Services, Selecting Therapeutic Activities, Implementing Therapeutic Activities, and Modifying Therapeutic Activities. Preferred (not required): Self-Motivated, Collaborative, Efficient, and Organized.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Providing Therapy ServicesMonitoring Therapy ServicesRecording Therapy ServicesSelecting Therapeutic ActivitiesImplementing Therapeutic ActivitiesModifying Therapeutic ActivitiesExchanging InformationProviding DocumentationAdhering to Clinical Practice GuidelinesSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeEfficientOrganizedReliableEmpathetic

Qualifications

Graduate of Approved APTA ProgramPhysical Therapist Assistant License in State(S) of PracticeBasic Life Support CertificationValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.

Facility: Webster Medical Center Location: Webster, SD Address: 1401 1st St W, Webster, SD 57274, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00

Job Summary

Join our family as a Physical Therapy Assistant and help our patients and residents maximize their potential. While working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) assists patients and residents with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Physical Therapy Assistants that thrive are typically self-motivated, collaborative, efficient, organized, reliable, and empathetic. If this describes you, apply with us today as a Physical Therapy Assistant!

Responsibilities

  • Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments

  • Selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and goals

  • Exchanges information with and provides documentation to the physical therapist about responses to and communications during intervention

  • Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must also be a graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0259936 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No

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