Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - Home Health

Good Samaritan; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan and deliver therapy to clients across post-acute, long-term care and home health settings. The role emphasizes mobility improvement, pain relief and strength enhancement.

Responsibilities include examinations, evaluations, and implementing treatment plans, with education for clients and families. May supervise assistants and students as needed, with flexible coverage in multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state(s) of practice.
• BLS for health care providers required or within first 60 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to improve mobility and strength.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations and interventions for injury or disease.
• Educates clients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• May supervise assistants, aides and students; covers post-acute, long-term care and home health needs.

Skills

Licensed PT

BLS certification

Clinical communication

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

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.

Facility: GSS NE Central City Litzenberg

Location: Central City, NE

Address: 1715 26th St, Central City, NE 68826, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 30.00

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Department Details

Flexible position with additional opportunities to help cover Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities or Home Health in the Grand Island, Hastings and Albion areas.

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

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 be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

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 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-0272583

Job Function: Allied Health

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