Physical Therapist Assistant at Abarca Health

Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice (Upon Hire)
Associate's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (Preferred)
Less than 1 year related experience and/or training (Preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and documentation 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
Follows ethics and standards as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and Avera policy and procedures
Follows practices and standards per the State Board of Medical Examiners for 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 (e.g., billing, documentation, correspondence, file management)
Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Physical TherapyPatient CareClinical DocumentationTreatment PlansBillingSchedulingHealthcare ComplianceAPTA StandardsClinical Education

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Physical Therapist Assistant position?

The pay range is $25.00 - $37.50, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this Physical Therapist Assistant role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position located in Chamberlain, SD at the Avera Therapy Clinic.

What qualifications are required for the Physical Therapist Assistant role?

An active Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice is required upon hire.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, working where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this Physical Therapist Assistant position?

Candidates need an active PTA license upon hire, preferably an Associate's in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, and less than 1 year of related experience.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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