Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 53,037; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time-off package

Job summary

A not-for-profit healthcare organization seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant in Saint Paul, MN. The role involves assisting patients with therapy activities under a physical therapist's supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting therapy services. Ideal candidates are graduates from an APTA-approved program and licensed as Physical Therapist Assistants. Benefits include health, dental, and 401(k) plans, with a focus on work/life balance. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must comply with local supervision and licensing standards.
• Graduate from an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program.
• BLS certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises.
• Provide, monitor, and record therapy services.
• Document patient's responses and communicate with supervising therapist.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical therapy techniques

Patient monitoring

Documentation skills

Education

Graduate from APTA approved program

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors, committed to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility and Location

• Facility: GSS MN St Paul Maplewood Ctr
• Location: Saint Paul, MN
• Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
• Req Number: R-0249550
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Maplewood seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is PRN, covering the Skilled Nursing Facility on weekends for admissions, discharges, or other necessary patients. This position can also assist with other locations in the metro area throughout the week, with PTO needs. We treat orthopedic issues, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. We have 3 full‑time PTs and 2 full‑time PTAs. New graduates are welcomed. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.

Job Summary

Assists patients, residents, or clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors, and records therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments in line with related standard practices and procedures. The physical therapist assistant selects, implements, and modifies therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency, patient goals, and practice setting or state licensure requirements. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with, and providing documentation to, the physical therapist about the patient's responses and communication during intervention. The assistant is responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's targeted physical therapy outcomes and for providing documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations. Performs other related duties as requested, and may focus on patients receiving intervention in post‑acute and long‑term care environments, specifically providing weekend coverage for new evaluations and discharges.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. • Must be a graduate from 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 comply with local supervision and licensing standards. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. • When applicable, a valid driver’s license may be required.

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.