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**Facility:** GSS IA Forest City Ctr

**Location:** Forest City, IA

**Address:** 606 S 7th St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA

**Shift:** Day

**Job Schedule:** Full time

**Weekly Hours:** 40.00

**Salary Range:** $46.00 - $76.00

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Therapist or Assistant to join our team. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities (Algona, Forest City, and remotely for West Union and Waukon). Site visits to Waukon and West Union monthly or as needed. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. 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.

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

-Weekend and Night Incentive Pay

-6 EAP visits-Vital Life

-Fitness Center Reimbursement

-Volunteer Day

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

Job Summary

Supervises a therapy services department; develops and implements overall therapy policies, procedures, services and programs. Develops and implements overall designated therapy setting’s rehabilitation policies and procedures and treatment protocols consistent with the health care facility's vision, mission and strategic plan. Supervises and expands health rehabilitation teams and programs to ensure efficient and effective operations in the rehabilitation services department. Participates in the measurement, assessment and improvement of rehabilitation services and programs to produce quality patient/resident care with optimal patient/resident outcomes. Provides input for the annual operating and capital expenditure budgets for the rehabilitation services department. Assists and encourages in the contribution of strategic planning, day-to-day operations and attainment of the strategic initiatives of the organization. Provides day-to-day work guidance for a team or work group often in a shift and/or in the completion of tactical processes. Uses a combination of knowledge and experience to provide technical direction. Performs staff work in their area of expertise along with providing formal leadership and provide patient/resident care to meet department needs. Accountable for expense management and team financial/quality/service/ efficiency targets. Aware of budget targets and team's impact to achievement of financial goals. Has discretion over limited expenditures for the work unit. Plans, organizes and delivers specialized therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease. Utilizes tools and techniques to administer 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. Demonstrates 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.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice.

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.

Two years of experience in therapy and rehabilitation.

Requires current licensure as an Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapist in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license and expected to travel up to 50% of the time based on needs.

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 [email protected] .

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-0245701

**Job Function:** Allied Health

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