Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing and Home Health - Full Time

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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 NE Kearney St John'S Ctr

Location : Kearney, NE

Address : 3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $37.50 - $62.00

Pay Info : $20,000 sign-on bonus!

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan St Luke's and St John's seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 35-40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays / weekends / holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities and surround area Home Health clients. Currently, we treat the following conditions : orthopedic, weakness, balance / falls / gait, cervical / back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. We have 1 full time PT (primary HH) and 1 full time PTA (primary SNF) as well. New grads welcomed! We are looking to hire a candidate who can compliment our team. Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients / patients / residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients / patients / residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's / patient's / resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients / patients / residents and their family members about treatment plans / schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients / patients / residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients / patients / residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients / patients / residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules / assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to : providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies / contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client / patient / resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

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 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.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan 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 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 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-0234740

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

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