Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Home Health

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

7d•$24 - $39

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide therapy services in skilled nursing, post-acute, long-term care, and, depending on facility needs and assigned locations, home health settings. The role assists patients, residents, and clients with treatment-plan activities and exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist, supporting their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. The assistant provides, monitors, and records therapy services for people with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments. They select and implement therapeutic activities and interventions, and modify them within demonstrated competency, patient goals, practice-setting requirements, and state licensure. The role also exchanges information and provides documentation to the physical therapist about patients’ responses and communications during interventions, and reports on progress toward targeted outcomes. The therapy team provides collaborative, patient-centered care with nursing, providers, social services, and families. The position is PRN, with open shifts or hours picked up according to the employee’s schedule. Weekday, weekend, and holiday scheduling can be flexible. Travel and mileage between home health patients are paid.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state or states of practice.
Conform to supervision and licensing standards in the state or states where services are provided.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of employment.
A valid driver's license may be required when applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist patients, residents, and clients with therapy activities and exercises specified in a treatment plan under the supervision of a physical therapist.
Provide, monitor, and record therapy services for patients, residents, and clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments.
Select, implement, and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency, patient goals, practice-setting requirements, and state licensure.
Exchange information with and provide documentation to the physical therapist about patient responses and communications during interventions.
Provide information and documentation related to achievement of targeted physical therapy outcomes.
Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
Perform other related duties as requested.