Physical Therapist - FT

sanford; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20k

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team across Eau Claire, Ladysmith and Rice Lake locations. This full-time role offers a 40-hour work week, a competitive salary range, and a generous $20,000 sign-on bonus with commitment.

You will collaborates with PTs, OTs, and other staff to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation, educate patients, and contribute to a multidisciplinary care approach in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• Obtains and maintains required department competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to improve mobility, reduce pain and increase strength.
• Educates clients and their families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• May supervise assistants, aides and students; provide ongoing education to peers.

Skills

BLS certification

Licensed Physical Therapist

Education

State licensure as 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: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $40.00 - $57.00

Sign on Bonus! $20,000 with a commitment

Union Position: No

Department Details We offer the opportunity to deliver meaningful one-on-one care to a diverse patient population, ranging from adolescents to adults, with a primary focus on orthopedic and neurologic conditions. You'll work alongside PTs, OTs, and other SLPs in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that fosters professional development and growth of local services. Enjoy a flexible work schedule designed to support work-life balance, with no weekends required. This position will support the Eau Claire, Ladysmith and Rice Lake teams.

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.