Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is
dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 $10,000 Sign on Bonus
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises
scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to
improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform
daily activities.
Job Description
Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients
with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, in line with related
standard concepts, practices and procedures. The physical therapist assistant
selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and
interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels,
patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice
setting and/or state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging
information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the
patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during
intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the
patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for
providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows
and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional
organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested. Based on
facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention
in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must
also be a graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where
services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within
six months of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.