Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Good Samaritan; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Good Samaritan organization in International Falls, MN seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

You will select, implement, and modify interventions aligned with patient goals, document responses, and communicate progress to the supervising PT, following clinical guidelines and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from an approved APTA PTA program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state.
• BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Valid driver's license may be required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan.
• Select, implement and modify therapeutic activities aligned with patient goals.
• Document patient responses and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and state licensure; may work in post-acute, long-term care or home health settings.

Skills

Therapy assistance

Patient care

Education

APTA PTA program

PTA licensure (state)

BLS certification

Driver's license (where applicable)

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 MN Inter Falls

Location: International Falls, MN

Address: 2201 Keenan Dr, International Falls, MN 56649, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Pay Info: $10,000 Sign on Bonus

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'/residents'/clients' 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/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 home health 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-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-0269672

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No