Careers With PurposeJoin 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 JohnS Ctr Location Kearney NE Address 3410 Central Ave Kearney NE 68847 USA Shift Day Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00 Salary Range 24.00 - 38.50 Department Details The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Kearney Good Samaritan locations seek to hire a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. The position is full time 35-40 hours per week M-F weekdaysweekendsholidays can be flexible covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities and surround area Home Health clients. Currently we treat the following conditions orthopedic weakness balancefallsgait cervicalback pain general deconditioning and other various conditions. We have 1 full time PT and 1 full time PTA 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 Assists patientsresidentsclients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan under the supervision of a physical therapist to improve patientsresidentsclients quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides monitors and records therapy services to patientsresidentsclients 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 patientsresidentsclients goals and the requirements of the practice setting andor state licensure. Contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the physical therapist about the patientsresidentsclients responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patientsresidentsclients 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 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 worklife balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards visit httpssanfordcareers.combenefits . The Good Samaritan is an EEOAA Employer MFDisabilityVet. 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 talentsanfordhealth.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-0237604 Job Function Allied Health Featured No