Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location & Compensation Location: Avera St. Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: $25.00 - $37.50 per hour (actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Sign-on Bonus: Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus Position Overview Provides direct patient care to all patients, documenting 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. Responsibilities Follow ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures. Adhere to the practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapy assistants. Provide treatments to patients efficiently and in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders. Communicate with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective treatment. Produce appropriate, specific clinical documentation for patient care and assist with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care. Document progress notes in accordance with departmental policies. Charge patient appropriately for treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with paperwork activities, file charts, and other duties including billing, documentation, correspondence and file management. Assist with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity, effective communication, and hearing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Physical Therapy Assistant – active license in the state of practice (obtained 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 Expectations & Standards Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards such as CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable. Benefits PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. EEO Statement Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation for online application support, please call or send an email to the hiring team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health