Physical Therapist

10000 Sanford; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Weekday schedule

Collaborative team

Modern therapy facility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sanford Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to plan, deliver, and evaluate therapy programs for patients across post-acute and rehabilitative settings. You will assess, treat, and document patient progress while coordinating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift with a 40-hour week, no nights or holidays, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team supports excellent patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• 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 to improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients with injury or disease.
• Educates clients and families about treatment plans and home exercises; documents progress and adjusts plans.
• Interact with providers, case managers, and other partners to coordinate patient care.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students and provide ongoing education to peers.

Education

Physical Therapist licensure

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: $10,000 with a commitment Union Position: No Department Details

Benefits

1. Excellent work-life balance – Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
2. Collaborative team environment – Join a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration, communication, and exceptional patient care.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Opportunity to grow – Help shape and grow a department as it transitions into a new space, bringing fresh opportunities for innovation and program development.

Job Description

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.

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.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.