Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Join Our Senior Care TeamJoin 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 IA Estherville Ctr Location: Estherville, IA Address: 1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes. New grads welcomed!What You'll TreatOrthopedic conditionsPost-surgical rehabilitationNeurological diagnosesBalance and fall preventionGeneral deconditioning and weaknessChronic disease managementLong-term care and skilled nursing residentsHome health patients (if applicable)What Makes This Team SpecialCollaborative interdisciplinary care teamSupportive leadership and clinical resourcesOpportunities for mentorship and growthFlexible scheduling options (position permitting)Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfactionMeaningful relationships with patients and familiesWhat's In It For YouCompetitive compensationAdvancement opportunitiesContinuing education supportClinical mentorship and developmentVarious education assistance programsDirect access to your earnings dailyRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adultsSchedule DetailsFull-Time 32 hours per week working with both GS Estherville Center and GS Jackson Center.Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)Travel covered between facilities, mileage paid at the Federal rate.Iowa PTA license required prior to start date. Minnesota PTA license required within 3 months from start date.Job 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 home health 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.Good 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.