Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Company: Avera Sister James Care Center
Location: Fordyce
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

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, -various shifts to fit your lifestyle, and opportunities for career growth.

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

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Position Highlights:

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• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever changing career with upward mobility.
  
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  
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  • The Physical Therapist Assistant is accountable for being an active member of the Avera Therapy rehabilitation team, to provide care and treatment of assigned patients/clients/students/residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner.
    
  • Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times.
    
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera's values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. -
    
  • Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.
    
    
    Education and/or Experience
    
    
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    • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
      
      
      Licensure/Certification/Registration
      
      
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      • Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in South Dakota -required.
        
      • BLS Certification required.
        
        
        Work Schedule
        
        
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        • PRN - Varied Shifts, as needed, casual requirements per department policy
          
          
          Pay
          
          The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
          
          
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          • $22.00 - $31.75 per hour
            
            
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