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Facility GSS IA Waukon Ctr
Location Waukon IA
Address 21 E Main St Waukon IA 52172 USA
Shift Day
Job Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40.00
Salary Range 46.00 - 76.00
Department Details
The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Waukon and West Union seeks to hire a Therapist or Assistant to join our team. The position is full time 40 hours per week M-F weekdaysweekendsholidays can be flexible covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities Waukon and West Union and remotely for Algona and Forest City. Site visits to Algona and Forest City monthly or as needed. Currently we treat the following conditions orthopedic weakness balancefallsgait cervicalback pain general deconditioning and other various conditions. 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
Christian Based Organization
Competitive Benefits
Manageable Productivity Standards
Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth
Clinical Specialist Team
Job Summary
Supervises a therapy services department develops and implements overall therapy policies procedures services and programs. Develops and implements overall post-acute long-term care and home health rehabilitation policies and procedures and treatment protocols consistent with the health care facilitys vision mission and strategic plan. Supervises and expands health rehabilitation teams and programs to ensure efficient and effective operations in the rehabilitation services department. Participates in the measurement assessment and improvement of rehabilitation services and programs to produce quality patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Provides input for the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for the rehabilitation services department. Assists and encourages in the contribution of strategic planning day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization.
Provides day-to-day work guidance for a team or work group often in a shift andor in the completion of tactical processes. Uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Performs staff work in their area of expertise along with providing formal leadership and provide patient care to meet department needs. Accountable for expense management and team financialqualityservice efficiency targets. Aware of budget targets and teams impact to achievement of financial goals. Has discretion over limited expenditures for the work unit.
Follows care plans established by therapist and delivers specialized therapy programs that help clientspatients recover and improve their mobility relieve pain and increase strength. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer therapy interventions following safeguards. Educates clientspatients and their family members about treatment plansschedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and relating to the needs of clientspatients.
Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into the daily treatment of clientspatients. 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 clientspatients. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Two years of experience in therapy and rehabilitation.
Requires current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA or Physical Therapist Assistants PTA in states of practice andor possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
Basic Life Support BLS for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
When applicable may require valid drivers license and expected to travel up to 50 of the time based on needs.
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-0252559
Job Function Allied Health
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