Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time at Good Samaritan Society summary :

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at the Good Samaritan Society, you will collaborate with licensed physical therapists to implement treatment plans designed to enhance the quality of life for patients with varying physical and cognitive impairments. Your role involves delivering and recording therapy services, making necessary modifications to therapeutic activities, and ensuring compliance with clinical practice guidelines. Additional responsibilities may include documentation of patient progress and performing other related duties to support patient care in various settings including post-acute and long-term care facilities.

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 MN Waconia Ctr

Location : Waconia, MN

Address : 333 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $22.50 - $36.00

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, patient's / resident's / client's 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 patient's / resident's / client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's / resident's / client's 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 driver's license.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society 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 https : / / sanfordcareers.com / benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society 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-0201553

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

Keywords :

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Therapeutic Activities, Healthcare, Occupational Therapy, Cognitive Impairments, Quality of Life, Clinical Practice