Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

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 Forest City CtrLocation: Forest City, IAShift: DayJob Schedule: PRNWeekly Hours: VariesSalary Range: $24.00 - $38.50What 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 DetailsPRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your scheduleMonday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)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. 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.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.