Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; George (IA); On-site; USD 33,062,400 - 53,037,600; Part 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 in George, Iowa is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist patients with therapy activities under supervision. The role focuses on improving patients' quality of life and requires state licensure along with completion of an APTA program.

Candidates must hold a Basic Life Support certification and be prepared to document patient progress. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Education according to state licensure requirements.
• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises as per treatment plan.
• Provide and document therapy services to improve quality of life.
• Communicate with physical therapists about patient progress.

Skills

Appropriate education level for state licensure

Graduate from an APTA-approved program

BLS certification

Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Education

Graduate from an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

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: GSS IA George Comm Ctr
• Location: George, IA
• Address: 324 1st Ave N, George, IA 51237, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job 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 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 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.

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].

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-0265585

Job Function: Allied Health

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