Physical Therapist

Sanford; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in Wahpeton, ND is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver rehabilitation programs, evaluate and treat patients across post-acute and long-term care settings. This role offers a 40-hour week on day shifts, with no nights or weekends, and an upcoming move to a modern therapy department featuring a larger rehab gym.

You will collaborate with family medicine and specialty providers to support integrated care and patient outcomes, and you may supervise

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver physical therapy programs to help clients recover mobility and relieve pain.
• Conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions for injuries or diseases.
• Educate clients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students and provide ongoing education to peers.

Skills

BLS for healthcare providers

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

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: $33.00 - $52.00

Sign on Bonus: $7,500 with a commitment

Union Position: No

Department Details

• Excellent work-life balance - Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Collaborative team environment - Join a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration, communication, and exceptional patient care.
• Integrated care model - Work alongside Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and specialty providers as an integral member of the patient's care team, fostering collaboration and coordinated treatment plans.
• Exciting new facility - Be part of our upcoming move into a beautifully designed, modern therapy department. Featuring an expanded therapy gym - Treat patients in a larger, state‑of‑the‑art therapy gym designed to enhance rehabilitation and patient outcomes. Private treatment rooms - Six dedicated treatment rooms provide an ideal setting for individualized patient care.
• Opportunity to grow - Help shape and grow a department as it transitions into a new space, bringing fresh opportunities for innovation and program development.

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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