Description
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a PRN capacity. We are seeking a qualified PTA to assist patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
As a member of our Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City, you will work closely with our experienced therapists to provide high-quality care to patients with various conditions, including orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Providing, monitoring and recording therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental impairments.
- Selecting, implementing, and making 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.
- Contributing 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.
Requirements:
- Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Must be a graduate through an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) program as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.