Physical Therapist - Mandan - FT Days

sanford; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, has a Physical Therapy opening in Mandan, ND. The role focuses on delivering therapy across post-acute, long-term care and home health settings, with a standard 40-hour work week and day shifts.

You will evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, document progress, and educate families on exercises. Licensure in the state and BLS are required; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist per state licensure requirements.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver physical therapy programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent deformities.
• Conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients with injuries or disease.
• Document patient information and establish/modify therapeutic plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• Adhere to age-related treatment needs and current research in daily care.
• May supervise assistants and other staff as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Physical Therapist Licensure

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in ND

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:
Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $24 - $62

$10,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

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.
• 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].