Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Saint Ansgar (IA); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Work/life balance benefits

Zusammenfassung

Good Samaritan is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at GSS IA St Ansgar Ctr. Responsible for assisting patients with therapy exercises to enhance their quality of life under supervision.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with a dedicated therapy team, documenting patient progress and implementing therapeutic interventions. A strong benefits package awaits qualifying employees, promoting work-life balance and health.

Qualifikationen

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license when applicable.

Aufgaben

• Assist patients with therapy activities under physical therapist supervision.
• Monitor and document therapy sessions and patient responses.
• Implement therapeutic activities consistent with patient goals.

Kenntnisse

Physical therapist assistance

Patient care and support

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Graduation from an APTA-approved program

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Jobbeschreibung

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 & Location

Facility: GSS IA St Ansgar Ctr

Location: Saint Ansgar, IA

Address: 701 E 4th St, St Ansgar, IA 50472, USA

Job Details

Shift: 8 Hours – Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $24.00 – $38.50

Department Overview

Collaborative and supportive team environment where therapists work together to achieve the best possible patient outcomes, dedicated on site Therapy Supervisor who provides guidance and is readily available for support. Professional growth, work‑life balance, opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a patient’s quality of life, strong collaboration with other departments, diverse patient population, clinical experts and mentors available to provide support. Fun and skill‑driven treatments. OP services, benefits, yearly merit raises and many perks. No holidays or weekends, flexibility in hours.

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.

EEO Statement

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].

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.

Job Reference

Req Number: R‑0265066

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No