Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Estherville, IA, dedicated to improving patients' quality of life through therapy activities.

The role involves working under a physical therapist, documenting therapy services, and ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines. Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• When applicable, a valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities under supervision.
• Monitor and record therapy services to improve patient outcomes.
• Document patient responses and communicate with physical therapists.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Graduated from an approved APTA program

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Estherville Ctr

Location: Estherville, IA

Address: 1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details: Travel covered between facilities, mileage always matched by Federal rate. Great team of therapists covering two amazing facilities.

Job 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' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. 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 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 responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient'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 home health care environments.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure and graduate through an approved APTA program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice and conform 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 a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan 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 [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0258041

Job Function: Allied Health

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