Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work collaboratively to carry out patient care and operational duties for the Physical Therapy Department, as indicated, and will do so with a positive attitude. Provides physical therapy services to outreach sites as indicated. You will participate as an active member of the health care team by performing assigned tasks, designated activities, and functions for which you have received training in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health to meet the needs of the patient. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you'll join us.

Essential Functions :

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development. Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure / certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.
• Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements :

Required : Education - High School Diploma / GED Equivalent in General Studies Certification - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred : Education - Bachelors : Physical Therapy Certification - Physical Therapist (PT) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Requirements : Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category : Rehabilitation

Job Family : Physical Therapy

Shift : Employee Type Regular

Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.