Physical Therapist - Full Time

sanford; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver physical therapy programs aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain and preventing deformities. You will evaluate patients, design therapeutic plans and educate families for home exercise regimes.

The role requires state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification within 60 days. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered; 8-hour day shifts and a 40-hour work week are noted, with

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards.
• Document client's information for evaluation; establish and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate clients and their families about treatment plans and self-exercises to be continued at home.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders.
• Demonstrates adherence to department guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise assistants, aides, and students as needed; provide ongoing education to peers as determined by leadership.
• Based on facility needs, focus may include post-acute, long-term care and home health settings.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

$20,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)!

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.

Job Description

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.

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

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