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Facility GSS IA Forest City Ctr Location Forest City IA Address 606 S 7th St Forest City IA 50436 USA Shift Day Job Schedule PRN Weekly Hours Varies Salary Range 24.00 - 38.50 Department Details The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a PRN Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is PRN covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently we treat the following conditions: • Orthopedic weakness • Balance • Falls • Gait • Cervical back pain • General deconditioning • And other various conditions.
New grads are welcomed. We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house, including: • In-House Therapy Model - One Team • We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients • Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization • Christian Based Organization • Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
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.
Must be licensed in the states of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable may require valid drivers 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.
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 states of practice. Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the states 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 401k retirement plan • Work-life balance benefits • A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer/MF 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 talents@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.
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