What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Assistant position at Avera Health?
Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America) The pay range for this position is listed below. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 :
Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :
Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program Less than 1 year Related experience and / or training Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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. 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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