Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - PRN
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Good Samaritan is hiring a Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - PRN. The Physical Therapist plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities. This role involves conducting examinations, evaluations, and interventions for individuals affected by injury or disease, utilizing various tools and techniques. The therapist documents client information, establishes therapeutic plans, and educates clients and their families on treatment plans and home exercises. They also incorporate current research into daily treatments and may supervise assistants, aides, and students.
Key focus areas include Plan, organize and deliver physical therapy programs, Conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients affected by injury or disease, and Utilize tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions.
Successful candidates bring Physical Therapist License, Basic Life Support Certification, and Appropriate Education Level. Important skills include Plan Physical Therapy Programs, Organize Physical Therapy Programs, Deliver Physical Therapy Programs, Conduct Examinations, Conduct Evaluations, and Conduct Interventions. Preferred (not required): Supervise Assistants, Supervise Aides, Supervise Students, and Provide Ongoing Education And Training To Peers.
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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 Atkinson Location: Atkinson, NE Address: 409 E Neely St, Atkinson, NE 68713, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Department Details
Good Samaritan Society – Atkinson is a welcoming, small rural location in north central Nebraska. Our campus includes a 50-bed skilled nursing facility, 10 assisted living apartments, and the ability to provide outpatient therapy services.
While services may vary by location, our specialty programs often include:
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation
Personalized functional mobility training
Fall recovery and prevention
Balance training
Wound care
Pain management
Post-cardiac rehabilitation
General physical strengthening
Our therapy department is supported by a dedicated team, including a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) available five days a week, an Occupational Therapist (OT) three days a week, and Speech Therapy (ST) provided by PRN team members. Together, they work closely to help residents regain independence and achieve their highest level of function.
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 [email protected].
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-0264249 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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