Description
We're seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City. The position is PRN, covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. We currently treat various conditions, including orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other conditions. New grads are welcomed!
Our team is transitioning to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We're looking for a candidate who can complement our team. Our in-house therapy model offers individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients. Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization is also a plus.
As a Christian-based organization, we strive to create a 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.
Job Description 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.