Physical Therapist - Acute Care

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Work Shift :

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Salary Range : $33.00 - $52.00$15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Union Position : No

Department Details

This position is full time 40 hours a week working 8AM-4 : 30PM. Includes same day surgery rotation every 2.5-3 weeks where you will be on-call until 7 : 30PM. Also includes ortho rotation on Monday and Tuesdays every 3-4 months working 10AM-6 : 30PM. Open every day of the year so you will work every 4th weekend and 2 holidays per year.

Opportunity to work in a fast pace Acute inpatient environment. Rotations allow working with a wide range of patient diagnosis / clinical areas, including cardiopulmonary, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, oncology, renal, neuro, general medical, ICU. Patient sessions may occur in one of our 3 therapy gyms or at bedside. Team atmosphere promoted amongst PMR staff as well as with nursing, physicians, RT, etc. New grads welcome.

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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