Physical Therapist - Internal Travel Team

Good Samaritan; North Dakota; On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our travel program working across SD, ND, NE, CO, IA and MN. The role focuses on delivering therapy for post-acute, rehabilitation, and home health settings with flexible schedules and regular pay.

The therapist will assess and treat patients, document outcomes, and educate families, with licensure in respective states and BLS certification required. Travel allows exposure to multiple Midwest communities and care settings.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help patients recover and improve mobility.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for injuries or diseases.
• Documents information for evaluation and therapeutic plans and modifies as needed.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Licensed PT

BLS Certification

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

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 & Location

Remote ND (Central Time)

Remote, ND

Work Schedule

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Department Details

Internal Traveler will be utilized in multiple sites (SD, ND, NE, CO, IA and MN) and settings with the flexibility in scheduled hours. There will be regular pay and a weekly stipend. All buildings are on the same EMR and Good Sam sites.

Internal Traveler will be utilized in-person in one of our core states (SD, ND, NE, CO, IA and MN) at a location(s) determined to have the highest need by the directors. Variety of settings including skilled/rehab, home health, outpatient, and mobility outpatient with the flexibility in scheduled hours. There will be regular pay and a weekly stipend. All buildings are on the same EMR and Good Sam sites. You will accrue PTO the same as our full-time staff and have holiday pay. This is a great way to see some local places in the Midwest and meet our staff that are glad to have extra support!

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

• 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 .
• 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].
• 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.

Additional Information

Req Number: R-0275291

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No