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Physical Therapist - Acute Care - FT Days

Sanford Health
W th St, Sioux Falls, SD , USA
$33-$49,5 an hour
Full-time

Job Summary

We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function.

Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients / residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function.

This may require you to lift and transfer your patient / resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients / residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities

Documents patient’s / resident’s information for evaluation

Educates patients / residents and their family members about treatment plans / schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home

Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements

Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients / residents; recommends necessary adjustments

Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process

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.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a (k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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