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Sanford Health

Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Sanford Health, Algona, Iowa, United States, 50511

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Union Position No

Department Details The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:

In-House Therapy Model – One Team

We believe in 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

Including 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

1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc.

Weekend and Night Incentive Pay

6 EAP visits-Vital Life

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Volunteer Day

Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service

Manageable Productivity Standards

Credit for Evaluation Time

Credit for Group and Concurrent Time

Individualized Building Productivity

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth

Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees

MedBridge home exercise program for all employees

Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)

Specialty Certifications

Clinical Instructor for Students

Leadership Development

Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)

Clinical Specialist Team

Improved Local and Regional Support

Mentorship/Preceptor Program

Lunch and Learns

Rehab Champion

Therapy Governing Council

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.

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

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.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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