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 37.50 - 62.00 Pay Info 20000 sign-on bonus Department Details The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan St Lukes and St Johns seeks to hire a Physical Therapist 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 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 clientspatientsresidents recover and improve their mobility relieve pain increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations evaluations and interventions clientspatientsresidents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents clientspatientsresidents information for evaluation establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clientspatientsresidents and their family members about treatment plansschedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clientspatientsresidents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clientspatientsresidents. 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 clientspatientsresidents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedulesassignments. 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 companiescontractual partners etc. May be asked to supervise assistants aides and students as they provide clientpatientresident care treatment or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the areas 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 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. 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-0234740 Job Function Allied Health Featured No