Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Physical Therapist AssistantThe Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. 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 TeamWe believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patientsImproved collaboration with each facility being under the same organizationChristian Based OrganizationWorkplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serveCompetitive BenefitsIncluding medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and moreAnnual Merit RaisesSanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and morePTO Paid and Unpaid1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc.Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of serviceWeekend and Night Incentive Pay6 EAP visits-Vital LifeFitness Center ReimbursementVolunteer DayManageable Productivity StandardsCredit for Evaluation TimeCredit for Group and Concurrent TimeIndividualized Building ProductivityFlexible SchedulingContinuing Performance Improvement and Career GrowthContinuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employeesMedBridge home exercise program for all employeesSenior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)Specialty CertificationsClinical Instructor for StudentsLeadership DevelopmentAnnual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)Clinical Specialist TeamImproved Local and Regional SupportMentorship/Preceptor ProgramLunch and LearnsRehab ChampionTherapy Governing CouncilJob SummaryAssists 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 outpatient care environments.QualificationsAppropriate 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.BenefitsGood 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 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 Samaritan 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io 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-0256803 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No