Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN - Military veterans preferred

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. Avera is currently seeking Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) looking to deliver the best possible care in Avera’s patient-focused settings. Position Highlights: + 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 + 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 + Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required. Licensure/Certification/Registration + Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in South Dakota required. + 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? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/)