Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.



Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50



Union Position:

No

Department Details

At our Beatrice Good Samaritan facility, we are more than a workplace-we’re neighbors caring for neighbors. Our team takes pride in building real relationships with residents and families while creating a warm, supportive environment where people feel known, respected, and encouraged every day. We are one of the larger, rural locations in the area that offers a unique blend of skilled rehabilitation and long-term care.
We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who wants to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community. We are a team of exceptional therapists dedicated to providing high-quality rehabilitative care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our interdisciplinary team includes a full-time PTA, full-time COTA, full-time OT, and a full-time SLP.

This position offers a flexible work schedule with a strong commitment to work-life balance. It also offers competitive pay (based on years of experience) and amazing benefits!

If you’re looking for a career where you can see the impact you make every day- and be part of a community that values what you do- we’d love to meet you!

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, 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.

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.

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.