Physical Therapist Assistant

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our therapy team.

The successful candidate will assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments
• Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure
• Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention
• Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
• Graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($24.00 - $38.50 per hour)
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package

Schedule Details

• Full-Time 35-40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients