Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing - PRN

Join Our Senior Care Team

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 Albert Lea Ctr

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

What You'll Treat

Orthopedic conditions

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Neurological diagnoses

Balance and fall prevention

General deconditioning and weakness

Chronic disease management

Long-term care and skilled nursing residents

Home health patients (if applicable)

What Makes This Team Special

Collaborative interdisciplinary care team

Supportive leadership and clinical resources

Opportunities for mentorship and growth

Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)

Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction

Meaningful relationships with patients and families

What's In It For You

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Continuing education support

Clinical mentorship and development

Various education assistance programs

Direct access to your earnings daily

Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults

Schedule Details

PRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your schedule working with both our Albert Lea and Austin locations.

Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. 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 clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. 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, companies/contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) 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 state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's 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.