Physical Therapist - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; New Hope (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to supporting seniors seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to implement effective therapy programs. The role focuses on helping clients recover mobility, relieve pain, and provide education for home exercises. Join a committed therapy team within a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in Minnesota.
• Education in accordance with state licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support certification required within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers physical therapy programs for mobility recovery.
• Documents client information for evaluations and establishes treatment plans.
• Interacts with healthcare team and participates in departmental activities.

Skills

Mobility Recovery

Pain Relief

Strength Increase

Documentation

Patient Education

Education

Education Level Required for State Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN New Hope Ambassador
Location: New Hope, MN
Address: 8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.00 - $57.00

Department Details

This building has a big therapy team with lots of opportunities for new learning and busy short-term rehab caseload.

Job 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.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan 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, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan 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] .

The Good Samaritan 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-0225466
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No