Physical Therapist - Inpatient

sanford; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health Marshfield Medical Center seeks a Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver therapy programs that help clients recover mobility, relieve pain, and prevent deformities. You will conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions for patients across a broad continuum of care, from ICU to inpatient rehab, working within a large interdisciplinary team.

This role involves documenting treatment plans, educating patients and families, and adapting plans to evolving needs; a

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 maintains required department competencies and certifications; BLS for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to recover mobility and relieve pain.
• Documents evaluations and treatment plans, educates patients and families, and collaborates with the rehab team.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Physical Therapist license

Tools

BLS certification

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 - Rotating Shifts (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

Marshfield Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, offers an engaging therapy environment where clinicians collaborate within a large, interdisciplinary rehab team. Therapists work across a broad continuum of care-from ICU to inpatient rehab-managing complex and diverse patient needs.

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.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].