Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Full-time
Avera St Mary's Hospital, Pierre, SD, United States
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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