Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$38.5/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 Union Position: No Department Details The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including: In-House Therapy Model – One Team

  • We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
  • Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization Christian Based Organization
  • Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve Competitive Benefits
  • Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more
  • Annual Merit Raises
  • Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more
  • PTO Paid and Unpaid
  • 1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc. Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service
  • Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
  • 6 EAP visits-Vital Life
  • Fitness Center Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Day Manageable Productivity Standards
  • Credit for Evaluation Time
  • Credit for Group and Concurrent Time
  • Individualized Building Productivity
  • Flexible Scheduling Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth
  • Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees
  • MedBridge home exercise program for all employees
  • Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)
  • Specialty Certifications
  • Clinical Instructor for Students
  • Leadership Development
  • Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs) Clinical Specialist Team
  • Improved Local and Regional Support
  • Mentorship/Preceptor Program
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Rehab Champion
  • Therapy Governing Council Summary Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Job Description Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. The physical therapist assistant selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested. Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and outpatient care environments. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must also be a graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice. Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Key Responsibilities

Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist to improve their quality of life. Monitors and records therapy services while implementing individualized treatment plans for patients with physical or cognitive impairments.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Requires state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careOrthopedic treatmentGait trainingBalance trainingPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time at Sanford Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
20%
Visa sponsorship
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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with matching up to 5%
Annual merit raises
Generous PTO
Weekend and night incentive pay
Continuing education with MedBridge
Fitness center reimbursement
Volunteer day