Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing and Home Health - Full Time

Careers With PurposeJoin 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 NE Syracuse Ctr Location : Syracuse, NE Address : 1622 Walnut St, Syracuse, NE 68446, USA Shift : Day Job Schedule : Full time Weekly Hours : 30.00 Salary Range : $37.50 - $62.00 Department Details The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan Auburn / Syracuse seeks to hire a Physical Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week. If looking more for part time there is potential for this to be a part time position. Working M-F (weekdays / weekends / holidays can be flexible), covering the Auburn / Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility and southeast Nebraska Home Health clients. Currently, we treat the following conditions : orthopedic, weakness, balance / falls / gait, cervical / back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. We have 1 full time PT, 1 full time PTA and 1 part time PTA as well. We are looking to hire a candidate who can compliment our team. New grads welcomed! Paid travel and mileage between home health patients. Job Summary Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients / patients / residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients / patients / residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. Documents client's / patient's / resident's 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. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients / patients / residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients / patients / residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules / assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to : providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies / contractual partners, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client / patient / resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. 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 be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. 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. Benefits The Good Samaritan 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 https : / / sanfordcareers.com / benefits . 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. Req Number : R-0242376 Job Function : Allied Health Featured : No