Physical Therapist - PRN

Sanford; Robbinsdale (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan, organize and deliver therapy programs that improve mobility and reduce pain for patients. The role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans and educating families on home exercises.

Staff will adhere to clinical guidelines and may supervise assistants or students as needed. Flexibility for post-acute, long-term care and home health care settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• When applicable, may require valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients who are affected by injury or disease.
• Educates clients and family members about treatment plans, schedules and home exercises; discusses age-related treatments as needed.
• Adheres to department guidelines, regulatory requirements and clinical practice standards; may supervise assistants or students.
• May focus on post-acute, long-term care and home health care environments as facility needs dictate.

Education

Physical Therapist license

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:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

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.

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