Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastestgrowing notforprofit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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The skilled and home health rehabilitation team at Good Samaritan Indianola seeks to hire a physical therapy assistant to join our team. The position is PRN and approx 810 hours per week MF(weekends/weekdays/holidays can be flexible) the skilled nursing facility and home health. Currently we have 2 fulltime PTA/PT staff that are treating the following conditions: orthopedic weakness balance/falls/gait cervical/back pain and other general medical conditions. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team and support our full time staff when we are busy or to allow for PTO. We are flexible on what works for you and your extra time.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.Job Description
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 patients/residents/clients 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 patients/residents/clients responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patients/residents/clients 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 postacute long term care and home health care environments.
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 drivers license.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
