Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Sanford; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends or holidays

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minot, ND seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver PT programs that improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent deformities. You will evaluate and treat patients, document plans, and educate families.

The role may involve supervising assistants and students, collaborating with providers, and promoting departmental initiatives within Sanford Health. Day shifts, 40 hours/week, no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• BLS for health care providers required or within 60 days.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Appropriate education level per state licensure.
• Obtains and maintains required competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to improve mobility, relieve pain and increase strength.
• Documents evaluations and therapeutic plans, and modifies them as needed.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students.
• Promotes department and Sanford Health and collaborates with providers and care teams.

Skills

BLS for health care providers

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (state licensure)

Appropriate education level per licensure

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: $35.00 - $52.00

Sign on Bonus

$20,000

Union Position

No

Department Details

• Monday- Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
• No weekends or holidays
• schedules may vary according to PT preference and staffing 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.

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