Good Samaritan
Location: Forest City, IA, 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr
Shift: Day | Job Schedule: Full time | Weekly Hours: 32 | Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Job Summary The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30‑35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (weekdays, weekends, and holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. We treat orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New graduates are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in‑house therapy model from contract use and are looking for a candidate who can complement our team.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities.
Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients/patients/residents affected by injury or disease.
Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards.
Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation, establishes therapeutic plans, and modifies them if necessary.
Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self‑exercises to be continued at home.
Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age‑related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and incorporates it into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
Follows acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments and participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Interacts with individuals outside the department, including providers, case managers, third‑party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc.
May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services, and provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership.
Performs other related duties as requested by manager and may focus on post‑acute, long‑term care, and outpatient environments based on facility needs.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
When applicable, may require a 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.
Benefits
In‑House Therapy Model – One Team
Individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients.
Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization.
Christian Based Organization
Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve.
Competitive Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more.
Annual Merit Raises.
Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more.
PTO Paid and Unpaid, one large bank (holidays, sick time, etc.).
Generous PTO Accrual
Increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service.
Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
6 EAP visits via Vital Life
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Volunteer Day
Manageable Productivity Standards: Credit for Evaluation Time, Group and Concurrent Time, Individualized Building Productivity, Flexible Scheduling.
Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth: Continuing Education (MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription), MedBridge home exercise program, Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP), Specialty Certifications, Clinical Instructor for Students, Leadership Development, Annual Budget for PT/OT/SLP celebrations, recognition, supplies, equipment needs.
Clinical Specialist Team: Improved Local and Regional Support, Mentorship/Preceptor Program, Lunch and Learns, Rehab Champion, Therapy Governing Council.
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health insurance, dental and 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
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
EEO Statement The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The 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.
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Facility: GSS IA Forest City Ctr
Shift: Day | Job Schedule: Full time | Weekly Hours: 32 | Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00
Job Summary The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30‑35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (weekdays, weekends, and holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. We treat orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New graduates are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in‑house therapy model from contract use and are looking for a candidate who can complement our team.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities.
Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients/patients/residents affected by injury or disease.
Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards.
Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation, establishes therapeutic plans, and modifies them if necessary.
Educates clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self‑exercises to be continued at home.
Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age‑related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
Demonstrates knowledge of current research and incorporates it into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
Follows acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments and participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Interacts with individuals outside the department, including providers, case managers, third‑party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc.
May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services, and provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership.
Performs other related duties as requested by manager and may focus on post‑acute, long‑term care, and outpatient environments based on facility needs.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
When applicable, may require a 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.
Benefits
In‑House Therapy Model – One Team
Individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients.
Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization.
Christian Based Organization
Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve.
Competitive Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more.
Annual Merit Raises.
Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more.
PTO Paid and Unpaid, one large bank (holidays, sick time, etc.).
Generous PTO Accrual
Increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service.
Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
6 EAP visits via Vital Life
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Volunteer Day
Manageable Productivity Standards: Credit for Evaluation Time, Group and Concurrent Time, Individualized Building Productivity, Flexible Scheduling.
Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth: Continuing Education (MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription), MedBridge home exercise program, Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP), Specialty Certifications, Clinical Instructor for Students, Leadership Development, Annual Budget for PT/OT/SLP celebrations, recognition, supplies, equipment needs.
Clinical Specialist Team: Improved Local and Regional Support, Mentorship/Preceptor Program, Lunch and Learns, Rehab Champion, Therapy Governing Council.
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health insurance, dental and 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
https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
EEO Statement The 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The 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.
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