Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan seeks a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in Jackson, MN. The role involves assisting patients with therapy activities and exercises, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to enhance their quality of life.

Qualifications include graduating from an APTA approved program and state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Competitive salary of $24.00 - $38.50 per hour along with various benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must graduate through an approved APTA program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state where services are provided.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan.
• Monitor and record therapy services to improve patients' quality of life.
• Exchange information with the physical therapist regarding patient responses.

Skills

Physical Therapy Assistance

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduation from an approved APTA program as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position

Physical Therapist Assistant – Facility: GSS MN Jackson Ctr, Location: Jackson, MN.

Schedule & Compensation

Full time, 32 hours a week. Day shift. Salary $24.00 - $38.50 per hour. Travel between facilities covered.

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 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. 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, a valid driver's license may be required.

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, see https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. We encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

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.