Physical Therapist, Home Health - Part Time

Sanford; East Grand Forks (MN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 77 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver therapeutic programs that improve mobility, reduce pain, and increase strength. You will document evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, and educate patients and families on exercises to do at home.

The role includes demonstrating current research in practice, maintaining competency, and may involve supervising assistants and students across post-acute and home health settings.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• May require valid driver's license where applicable.
• Maintains required department competencies and certifications.
• BLS for health care providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to improve mobility, relieve pain and increase strength.
• Documents client information for evaluation and develops therapeutic plans; modifies as needed.
• Educates clients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related treatments and current research in daily therapy.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students; may work post-acute, long-term care or home health care.

Connaissances

Patient evaluation

Therapy planning

Education & training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

Description du poste

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: 16

Union Position: No

Department Details

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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