Description
The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will assist patients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to improve patients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide, monitor, and record therapy services to patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments
- Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency levels and patient goals
- Collaborate with the physical therapist to exchange information and provide documentation about patient responses and communications during intervention
- Follow and adhere to accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organisation
Requirements:
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state(s) of practice
- Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
- Valid driver's license may be required
We offer:
- Competitive salary range: $24.00 - $38.50
- Opportunity to work in an in-house therapy model with improved collaboration and individualized treatment plans
- Christian-based organisation with a workplace culture focused on serving others
Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.