Sanford Health·Kearney, Nebraska
Assists patients with therapy activities and exercises under the supervision of a physical therapist to improve quality of life. Monitors and records therapy services for patients with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments.
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
$24.00 - $38.50
The Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan Kearney SNF & Home Health team seeks to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.
The position is PRN covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities and surround area Home Health clients.
New grads welcomed!
We are looking to hire a candidate who can compliment our team.
Paid travel and mileage between home health patients and facilities.
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.
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 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.
Must be a graduate of an APTA-approved program and hold a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice. BLS certification is required within six months of employment.
Market context
In Nebraska, allied health ultrasound roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging, and specialty clinics. These positions are competitive because employers often look for accredited training, ARRT or ARDMS certification, Nebraska licensure, current BLS, and prior high-volume experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and licensure details before applying.