Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Good Samaritan; Inver Grove Heights (MN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Good Samaritan is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support therapy services at the Inver Grove Heights facility. Under a PT's supervision, you will assist with planned activities and exercises to improve daily living skills, monitor patient progress, and document outcomes.

The role requires an approved PTA program, active PTA licensure in the applicable state(s), and BLS certification within six months of employment. A valid driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association PTA program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in applicable state(s).
• BLS certification within six months of employment.
• May require a valid driver’s license depending on facility needs.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Provide, monitor and record therapy services under supervision of a PT.
• Select and modify interventions aligned with patient goals and competencies.
• Document patient responses and progress to PT for ongoing care.

Connaissances

Licensed PTA

BLS certification

Driver's license

Formation

APTA PTA program

PTA licensure in state(s) of practice

Description du poste

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 Inver Grove Ctr

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $26.00 - $38.50

Department Details
Great location, great team, flexibility with schedules!

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-0274470

Job Function: Allied Health

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