Community-Driven Physical Therapist: One-on-One Care

Good Samaritan Society; Webster (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Webster, SD is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to diagnose and treat patients/residents, improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with the care team, and the flexibility of PRN day shifts.

Duties include planning and delivering therapy programs, documenting progress, educating patients and families about treatment plans, and complying with safety and regulatory standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities.
• Documents patient's/resident's information for evaluation.
• Educates patients/resident and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home.
• Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/resident; recommends necessary adjustments.
• Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process.

Job description

Good Samaritan Society in Webster, SD is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to diagnose and treat patients/residents, improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with the care team, and the flexibility of PRN day shifts.

Duties include planning and delivering therapy programs, documenting progress, educating patients and families about treatment plans, and complying with safety and regulatory standards.