Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care - PRN

Good Samaritan; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Hastings, NE seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to assist in therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. This not-for-profit facility emphasizes quality care in a Christian environment, with a focus on improving residents' daily living activities.

You will implement and adapt treatment activities, document patient progress, and ensure compliance with state licensure and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing states.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Identify and implement therapeutic activities aligned with treatment plans and competency.
• Document patient responses and outcomes; communicate with the supervising PT; comply with licensure and professional guidelines.

Skills

BLS Certification

Licensed PTA

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Facility: Gss Ne Hastings Perkins Pav
• Location: Hastings, NE
• Address: 300 S 1st Ave, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
• Shift: Day
• Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

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 organizations. 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 and conform 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 a 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 email [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.