Physical Therapy Assistant

# Physical Therapy Assistant Hettinger, ND 58639## Overview Salary Range $21.89 - $27.00 Hourly Level Entry Position  Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education  Level2 Year Degree## Description West River Health Services is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, and Respect, we're committed to providing the kind of quality health care typically found in larger cities, delivered with small-town friendliness and individual care.

We believe our employees are the foundation of that commitment, working together to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
** Job Summary
** Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist, helping patients restore function and reach their maximum performance following injury, disease, or physical disability.
** Key Responsibilities**- Administer physical therapy treatments and physical agents as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist
- Support patient recovery and adaptation following injury, disease, or disability
- Participate in department operations and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities## Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an APTA-approved program
- Current PTA certificate/licensure
- Current BLS certification

Normal working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Assists with holiday and weekend coverage.
* West River Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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