Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Job Description:

Location:

Avera at

Home AberdeenWorker Type:

RegularWork Shift:

DayShift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for thisposition is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent uponexperience.$25.00 – $37.50Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBepart of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goalof Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where youmatter. A Brief Overview Provides direct patient care to all patients as well asdocumentation of care in accordance with policies and proceduresunder the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Followsdirections and instructions for treatment and other tasks asdirected by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides care in aneffective and competent manner. What you will do Follows ethics and standards as defined by the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association and Avera policy andprocedures. Follows the practices and standards per the State Board ofMedical Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapyassistants. Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timelymanner in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’sorders. Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensureeffective treatment. Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation forpatient care given and assists with scheduling and paperworkassociated with patient care. Documents progress notes in accordance with departmentalpolicies. Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a dailybasis under the supervision of a licensed PhysicalTherapist. Assists with paperwork activities, files charts, and otherduties, which may include and not be limited to billing,documentation, correspondence and file management. Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistantstudents. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Physical Therapy Assistant – Licensing Board An active licensein the state of practice

Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited PhysicalTherapy Assistant program Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide rangeof benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. Wesupport you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthylives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into thefuture. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage onAvera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to .