Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas 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.

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

Position Highlights:

• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation 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

• 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 Averas 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

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in South Dakotarequired.
• BLS Certification required.

Work Schedule

• 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.

• $23.25 - $34.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?