Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Good Samaritan; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Waukon, IA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for PRN opportunities at the GSS IA Waukon Center. You will plan and deliver physical therapy programs to improve mobility and manage pain for residents in a Christian, not-for-profit setting.

Responsibilities include examinations, developing therapeutic plans, documenting progress, and educating residents and families. Licensure in state(s) of practice and BLS certification are required; valid driver’s license may be needed.

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 maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. BLS for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• Drug free workplace policy; pre-employment background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help residents recover and improve mobility.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for residents affected by injury or disease.
• Educates residents and families about treatment plans and self-exercises to be continued at home.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as assigned by department leadership.
• May focus on post-acute, long-term care and home health care environments.

Education

State licensure for Physical Therapist

Driver's license (if applicable)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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 IA Waukon Ctr

Location: Waukon, IA

Address: 21 E Main St, Waukon, IA 52172, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Department Details

Seeking a Physical Therapist to work with our Good Samaritan locations in Waukon and West Union, IA.

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.
• 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-0274380

Job Function: Allied Health

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