Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Avera Brady Health and Rehab 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. $25.50 - $38.00 Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe 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 doFollows 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: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 Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to.