Physical Therapist - Grand Island / Hastings - FT

Physical Therapist - Grand Island / Hastings - FT at Good Samaritan Society summary :

The Physical Therapist at Good Samaritan Society provides essential rehabilitation and therapeutic services to seniors in the Grand Island area, focusing on mobility improvement and pain relief. This full-time position involves conducting evaluations, planning treatment programs, and educating patients and their families while working mainly in home health settings. Collaboration with a skilled rehabilitation team ensures high-quality care based on current research and clinical guidelines.

Careers With Purpose

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 Grand Island Hm Care

Location : Grand Island, NE

Address : 3415 W State St b, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 36.00

Salary Range : $34.50 - $57.00

Pay Info : $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Department Details

The home health and skilled rehabilitation team with Good Samaritan in Grand Island, seeks to hire a physical therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30-40 hours per week, M-F(weekends / weekdays / holidays can be flexible), covering the Grand Island area working primarily in home health with some skilled time along with occasional outpatient or mobile outpatient treatment. Currently, we have 2 fulltime PTs and a PTA in the home health area of Hastings / Grand Island / Kearney area. The staff primarily treat geriatrics with the following conditions : orthopedic, weakness, balance / falls / gait, cervical / back pain, vertigo, and other common diagnosis. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.

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 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-0215161

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

Keywords :

Physical Therapy, Geriatric Care, Home Health, Rehabilitation Services, Patient Care, Mobility Improvement, Pain Relief, Clinical Guidelines, Evaluation and Treatment, Allied Health