What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Avera Health?
Location :
Avera St Mary's Hospital
Worker Type : Regular
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range :
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
23.50 - $34.50
Position Highlights
Provide treatment to patients as they come for outpatient services in the therapy department.
Able to work in a variety of areas including acute care, TCU / LTC, swing bed, pediatrics, outpatient adult.
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 physician's 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 :
Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
Expectations and Standards
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time 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 front-loaded for eligible hires
Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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Salary : $24 - $35
