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Sanford Health

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing / Home Health

Sanford Health
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full-time $24.00 - $38.50 Grand Island, NE

First indexed 2 Aug 2026

Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Grand Island and Hastings. The successful candidate will work full-time, 35-40 hours per week, assisting patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide, monitor, and record therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments. Responsibilities include:

  • Selecting, implementing, and modifying therapeutic activities and interventions
  • Exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist
  • Contributing to the development of treatment plans
  • Following accepted clinical practice guidelines

Requirements:

  • Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
  • Graduate of 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 salary range: $24.00 - $38.50 per hour
  • Paid travel and mileage between home health patients