Physical Therapist Assistant

1 week ago


Fort Pierre South Dakota, Stanley County, SD, United States Avera St Mary's Hospital Full time

Join the team at Avera

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is currently seeking Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) looking to deliver the best possible care in Avera’s patient-focused settings.

Position Highlights:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
  • Options for Free Health Insurance
  • 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.
  • Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals

Job Summary

  • The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is accountable for treatment of patients, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, and RN while treating patients in Cardiac Rehab.
  • The department in which the PTA works on any given day is at the discretion of the department leadership, based on staffing and patient volumes.

Education and/or Experience

  • Associates Degree-Physical Therapist Assistant is required.
  • 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • South Dakota PTA license through the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
  • Basic Life Support certification within the first 3 months of start date.

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
    • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

  • $23.25 - $34.00

What Makes Avera Special?


Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-time at Avera St Mary's Hospital summary:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Avera, you will provide treatment to patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and RN, in various settings including outpatient services and cardiac rehabilitation. Avera is known for its award-winning health care and supportive work culture, offering competitive pay, paid time off from day one, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates must hold an Associates Degree as a PTA and possess a South Dakota PTA license, with relevant experience preferred.


Keywords:

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, patient care, healthcare, Avera, rehabilitation, cardiac rehab, South Dakota, health insurance, career growth


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