Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Inver Grove Heights, MN, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy plans for residents. You will help with activities and exercises under a physical therapist’s supervision, while monitoring progress and documenting outcomes to improve daily living and quality of life for seniors.

The role requires an approved PTA program graduate, state licensure, and BLS certification within six months.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents with therapy activities under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Document and communicate patient responses and progress.
• Contribute to achievement of patient goals within licensure and practice guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certified

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA-certified)

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 Inver Grove Ctr

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

Great location near the Twin Cities, recently updated therapy space with new ACP modality equipment! Amazing therapy team to work with who share passion of working with building up strength and independence with our residents!

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-0271503

Job Function: Allied Health

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