Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time at Good Samaritan Society summary :

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a physical therapist to assist in providing therapy activities and exercises to improve the quality of life for patients in a long-term care, short-term rehab, or outpatient setting. This full-time position involves monitoring and recording therapy services while ensuring compliance with clinical practice guidelines and working collaboratively with the rehabilitation team. Candidates must be licensed in the state of practice and possess a strong commitment to the care and rehabilitation of patients with various physical and cognitive impairments.

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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 ND Bi St Vincent Care Ctr

Location : Bismarck, ND

Address : 1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $22.50 - $36.00

Pay Info : $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Department Details

The rehabilitation team at Good Samaritan St. Vincent seeks to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 32 - 40 hours per week, M-F. Therapy treats long-term care residents, short-term rehab, mobile outpatient, and out-patient for many conditions including : neurological conditions, orthopedic, and balance / falls / gait. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. Flexible schedule, no nights, or weekends.

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.

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.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https : / / sanfordcareers.com / benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society 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-0212627

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

Keywords :

Physical Therapy, Health Care, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Therapy Assistant, Health Services, Healthcare Jobs, Licensed Professional, Allied Health