Physical Therapist

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 48,216 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation in Sioux Falls, SD. This full-time role entails working Monday–Friday, 40 hours weekly, with day shift and no weekends.

You will diagnose and treat conditions affecting mobility, design care plans, educate patients and families, and document progress in compliance with state licensure and departmental guidelines. BLS required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in state of practice.
• BLS certification required or within 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/residents 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/residents; recommends necessary adjustments
• Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process

Job description

Careers With Purpose

As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.

Facility: Van Demark Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1210 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $35.50 - $52.00

Department Details

Outpatient Rehabilitation position. Monday - Friday. No holidays or weekends.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.

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/residents 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/residents; recommends necessary adjustments

• Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process

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.

Benefits

Sanford 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
• a generous time off package

to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford 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-0268788
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No