Physical Therapist | Acute

Northshore Home Health Care; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Retirement matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Sioux Falls is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to coordinate and deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and educate patients and caregivers on exercises and home programs.

The role includes supervising clinical staff, documenting evaluations and progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the practice state.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to perform essential functions (visual acuity and hearing).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through various data sources and develop personalized treatment strategies.
• Provide direct therapy services across different settings, ensuring care aligns with patients' physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and communicate regularly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise and oversee physical therapy assistants, technicians, and students to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through education, workshops, and staying current with best practices.

Skills

PT license

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves the coordination and delivery of physical therapy services, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations. The therapist assesses patients, creates treatment programs, and educates patients and caregivers on exercises and home programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients through various data sources and develop personalized treatment strategies.
• Provide direct therapy services across different settings, ensuring care aligns with patients' physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and communicate regularly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise and oversee physical therapy assistants, technicians, and students to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development through education, workshops, and staying current with best practices.

Qualifications And Skills

• Active license as a Physical Therapist in the practice state.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to perform essential functions, including visual acuity and hearing capability.

Standards And Expectations

• Commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and standards of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety laws and regulations.
• Promote a compassionate, responsive, and collaborative work environment.

Additional Details

The role offers competitive pay, potential sign-on bonus, and benefits including PTO, retirement matching, and career development opportunities. The position requires working primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays, and may include opportunities for student loan repayment assistance.