Physical Therapist - Long Term Care

sanford; Osceola (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in United States (Nebraska) is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver therapy programs to help residents recover mobility and relieve pain. The role includes conducting evaluations, developing plans, and educating patients and families on home exercises.

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in applicable states and maintain BLS certification; valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as Physical Therapist in applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required or within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients recover and improve mobility.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients with injury or disease.
• Educates clients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.

Skills

Physical therapy

Education

Physical Therapist license

Driver's license

Job description

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Compensation:

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Flexible position with the opportunity to potentially also help cover Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living facilities or home health in the Osceola, Central City and surrounding areas.

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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