Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
Part-timeAlgona, IAPart-time$24–38.5/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Good Samaritan is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN. The Physical Therapist Assistant assists patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist to improve their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. This role provides, monitors, and records therapy services for patients with various impairments, selecting and modifying therapeutic interventions consistent with competency levels and patient goals. The assistant also exchanges information and documentation with the physical therapist regarding patient responses and communications during intervention.
Key focus areas include Assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, Provide, monitor and record therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments, and Select, implement, and make modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions.
Successful candidates bring Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Graduate From APTA‑Approved PTA Program, and Basic Life Support Certification.
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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 IA Algona Ctr Location: Algona, IA Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
Department Details
The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a PRN Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is PRN, covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:
In-House Therapy Model – One Team
-We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
-Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization
Christian Based Organization
-Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
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.
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.
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 [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-0245690 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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