Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - PRN

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

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Stillwater, MN is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support residents with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and document outcomes to improve quality of life.

This day-shift PRN position offers varied weekly hours and a collaborative, compassionate team in a Christian, not-for-profit setting dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) PTA program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in applicable states.
• BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with therapy activities and exercises per treatment plan.
• Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments.
• Communicate patient responses and progress to the supervising physical therapist.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines and contribute to outcome documentation.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Documentation

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Job description

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 MN Stillwater Ctr

Location: Stillwater, MN

Address: 1119 Owens St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, 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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