Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Good-Samaritan; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great location

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Inver Grove Heights, MN is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN to support therapy services in a post‑acute setting.

The role involves assisting patients with prescribed exercises, documenting progress, and ensuring safe, effective treatment under a PT's supervision.

The facility offers a supportive team, a convenient location at 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, and flexible PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA‑approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Licensed to practice as a PTA in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises per the treatment plan.
• Provide, monitor and record therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Modify interventions to match demonstrated competency and patient goals.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the physical therapist.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

APTA‑approved PTA program

PTA licensure in state of practice

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

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Good Samaritan

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

$26.0 - $38.5/hourly Posted 4 days ago Less than 10 applies

Good Samaritan

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

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
Featured: No

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

$26.0 - $38.5/hourly Posted 4 days ago Less than 10 applies