Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to assist in delivering therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role focuses on improving patients’ daily function through targeted activities and documenting outcomes.

The position requires completing an approved PTA program, state licensure, and BLS certification within six months. This is a day shift, PRN opportunity at a not-for-profit facility with a long-standing commitment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
• When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Provide, monitor and document therapy services under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contribute to outcome measurement and documentation of responses to therapy.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and state licensure requirements.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

APTA-approved PTA 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.

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 SD Rapid City St Martin

Location:

Rapid City, SD

Address:

4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, 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 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-0278674

Job Function:

Allied Health

Featured:

No