Physical Therapist Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)
Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Estherville
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us!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 Estherville CtrLocation: Estherville,
IAAddress: 1646 5th Ave N, Estherville, IA 51334, USAShift: 8 Hours
- Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40. 00Department
DetailsOur mission is Dedicated to sharing God s love through
health, healing, and comfort100 year legacy as a Christian based
organization dedicated to serving othersWe offer the highest
quality of care and life possible to residents and clients, so they
can focus more on what matters mostCommitted to safety as our
highest priority. As caregivers, we commit to the safety of
patients, residents, families, and each other because every moment
matters every day, every word, every interaction every life!Career
growth opportunities including Supervisory and Lead roles,
Specialty Certifications, and the Senior Therapist Clinical
Achievement ProgramThe Therapy Governing Counsel ensures the
therapists have a voice and ability to influence changeJob
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.BenefitsThe Good Samaritan Society 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 .The Good
Samaritan Society 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 1-
or send an email to .The Good Samaritan Society 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-Job Function: Allied HealthFeatured:
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Keywords: Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls , Physical Therapist Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC), Healthcare , Estherville, South Dakota
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