Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision

401(k) with matching up to 5%

Merit raises

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible scheduling

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Sanford Health in Algona and Forest City is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Skilled Rehab team. The full-time position offers 30-35 hours per week, M-F with some flexibility for weekends and holidays, and covers Skilled Nursing Facilities.

You will work under a PT, implementing and adjusting therapy activities to improve residents' mobility and daily living. Sanford Health provides in-house therapy, excellent benefits, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
• Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association PTA program.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Monitor and document patient responses and progress with the PTA.
• Provide therapy under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines and state licensing requirements.
• Work across post-acute, long-term care and outpatient settings.

Skills

BLS certification

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

APTA PTA program graduate

PTA licensure in state of practice

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 $10,000 Sign on Bonus Union Position: No Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.

We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:

• In-House Therapy Model – One Team
• We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
• Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization
• Christian Based Organization
• Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
• Competitive Benefits –Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more
• Annual Merit Raises
• Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more
• PTO Paid and Unpaid
• 1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc.
• Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service
• Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
• 6 EAP visits-Vital Life
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Volunteer Day Manageable Productivity Standards
• Credit for Evaluation Time
• Credit for Group and Concurrent Time
• Individualized Building Productivity
• Flexible Scheduling Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth
• Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees
• MedBridge home exercise program for all employees
• Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)
• Specialty Certifications
• Clinical Instructor for Students
• Leadership Development
• Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)
• Clinical Specialist Team
• Improved Local and Regional Support
• Mentorship/Preceptor Program
• Lunch and Learns
• Rehab Champion
• Therapy Governing Council 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.

Job Description 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 outpatient 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.

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.