Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

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 IA Estherville Ctr

Location : Estherville, IA

Address : 1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : PRN

Weekly Hours : Varies

Salary Range : $24.00 - $38.50

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, patients / residents / clients 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 patients / residents / clients responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patients / residents / clients 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 drivers license.

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 .

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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-

Job Function : Allied Health

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