Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $40.00 - $57.00

This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus.

Union Position:
No

• Department Details 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.

• 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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