PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Good Samaritan; Beatrice (NE); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

New grads welcome

Résumé du poste

Good Samaritan Beatrice NE is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist residents with therapy activities under the supervision of a physical therapist, helping improve daily living activities. You will document patient responses and participate in treatment planning to ensure quality outcomes.

Applicants must graduate from an APTA-approved PTA program and be licensed; BLS certification is required within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved APTA Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in prac­tice states.
• BLS certification within six months of employment; valid driver's license if required.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients/residents with therapy activities under a PT's supervision.
• Administer and monitor therapy interventions and document progress.
• Contribute to treatment planning and communicate patient responses to the PT.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Patient-focused care

Team collaboration

Formation

Graduate of APTA PTA program

Outils

BLS certification

Driver's license

Description du poste

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 Beatrice Ctr

Location: Beatrice, NE

Address: 401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At our Beatrice Good Samaritan facility, we are more than a workplace-we’re neighbors caring for neighbors. Our team takes pride in building real relationships with residents and families while creating a warm, supportive environment where people feel known, respected, and encouraged every day. We are one of the larger, rural locations in the area that offers a unique blend of skilled rehabilitation and long-term care. We also provide Home Health to our surrounding area to ensure the continuum of care is complete.

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 (if applicable)

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

• PRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your schedule


• Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)


• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.

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-0278402

Job Function: Allied Health

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