Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 3,306,240 - 5,303,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A well-established not-for-profit organization in Estherville seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist clients with therapy activities under supervision. The role involves monitoring patient progress, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program and hold necessary licenses. Attractive benefits include health and retirement plans, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an APTA-approved program.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapeutic activities.
• Monitor and record therapy services provided.
• Collaborate with physical therapists on patient care plans.

Skills

Therapy activities and exercises

Documentation skills

Patient monitoring

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

Facility: GSS IA Estherville Ctr
Location: Estherville, IA
Address: 1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

• Travel and mileage reimbursement
• Joining a great team of therapists
• Fun work environment
• Flexible 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

The 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 .

The 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] .

The 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-0250147
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No