Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

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 IA Algona Ctr Location: Algona, IA Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: PRN Weekly Hours: Varies Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 Department Details Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. Our Good Samaritan therapy team in Algona and Forest City are 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 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 Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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-0245690 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan