Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - Home Health - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for the Grand Island, NE facility. You will plan, organize and deliver PT programs to help residents recover mobility, reduce pain and improve strength.

Responsibilities include examinations, evaluations and interventions, documentation, and patient/family education. May supervise clinical support staff; BLS is required and a state PT license must be current.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required for state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Physical Therapist license in the practicing state(s).
• Driver's license may be required where applicable.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients recover and improve mobility.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients with injury or disease.
• Documents client information and develops therapeutic plans.
• Educates clients and families about treatment plans and home exercise programs.
• May supervise assistants, aides, or students as assigned.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Clinical documentation

BLS certified

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist license (state licensure)

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.

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 Grand Island Hm Care
Location: Grand Island, NE
Address: 3415 State St Suite B, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Pay Info: $20,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!
Department Details
Good Samaritan Hastings and Grand Island includes skilled nursing facilities and surrounding area home health clients serving patients through short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient therapy, home health services, and/or restorative care programs.
New grads welcomed!

What You’ll Treat

• Orthopedic conditions
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Neurological diagnoses
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and weakness
• Chronic disease management
• Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Home health patients

What Makes This Team Special

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Supportive leadership and clinical resources
• Opportunities for mentorship and growth
• Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
• Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Clinical mentorship and development
• Various education assistance programs
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Schedule Details

• Full-Time, 35-40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients

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-0271776

Job Function: Allied Health

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