PTA - Hastings Home Care - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated not-for-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of seniors through quality care. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will play a vital role in assisting patients with therapeutic activities and exercises, ensuring they receive the best possible care to improve their daily living skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in various settings, including post-acute and home health care environments, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a compassionate team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an APTA approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with therapy activities and exercises under supervision.
• Monitor and record therapy services to improve patient quality of life.

Skills

Therapeutic Activities

Patient Monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

PTA - Hastings Home Care - PRN | Sanford Careers

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 Information

Facility: GSS NE Hastings Hm Care
Location: Hastings, NE
Address: 926 East E Street, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

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.

The Good Samaritan Society 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].

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.