Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services in Saint Peter, MN. The role provides, monitors, and documents activities under the supervision of a physical therapist to improve patients’ quality of life and daily function.

Responsibilities include selecting and adapting activities within competency limits, and reporting outcomes to the supervising PT while adhering to practice guidelines and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an APTA‑approved PTA program.
• Must hold a current state PTA license.
• Must obtain/maintain BLS certification within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Document patient progress and communicate responses to the physical therapist.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

APTA-Approved PTA Program

State PTA License

BLS Certification

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 MN St Peter Hm Care
Location: Saint Peter, MN
Address: 600 South 5th Street Suite 211 Saint Peter, MN 56082
Shift: Varies
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 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.

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-0275386
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No