Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments
• Select, implement, and make 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
• Contribute to the 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
• Be knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and provide information and documentation related to outcome achievement
• Follow and adhere to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organisation
• Perform other related duties as requested

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
• 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
• Valid driver's license may be required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range: $26.00 - $38.50
• Great location, great team, flexibility with schedules