Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Company: Avera Health
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United
States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is
listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $25.00 -
$37.50 Position Highlights Eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus You
Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with
compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our
patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides direct
patient care to all patients as well as documentation of care in
accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a
Licensed Physical Therapist. Follows directions and instructions
for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical
Therapist. Provides care in an effective and competent manner. What
you will do Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American
Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures.
Follows the practices and standards per the State Board of Medical
Examiners for the title of licensed physical therapy assistants.
Provides treatments to patients in an efficient and timely manner
in accordance with the PT plan of care and physician’s orders.
Communicates with the therapist appropriately to ensure effective
treatment. Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation
for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork
associated with patient care. Documents progress notes in
accordance with departmental policies. Charges patient
appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the
supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assists with
paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties, which may
include and not be limited to billing, documentation,
correspondence and file management. Assists with clinical education
of physical therapist assistant students. Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensing Board An active license in
the state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Associate's in Physical
Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy 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, their
families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,
hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of
Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with
enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work
effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with
other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient
environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and
standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint
Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then
Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying
part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are
designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available
day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for
full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Up
to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career
development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an
Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or
other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with
your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an
email to talent@avera.org .
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