Senior Physical Therapist - Grand Forks | Full-Time

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Facility : Grand Forks Columbia Pwr

Location : Grand Forks, ND

Address : 2800 S Columbia Rd Space 112, Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Shift : Day

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $36.50 - $57.00

Department Details

Fast paced sports performance clinic. Patient caseload is mostly athletes and active populations with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Job Summary

This position is in a Sports Performance clinic that treats mainly the active and athletic population. The ideal candidate will have ABPTS in Sports or Orthopedics OR will be actively working towards sitting for the specialty examination. Other comparable certifications pertaining to Sports Physical Therapy may be considered. Responsible for utilizing advanced education and training to provide individualized treatment for client / patient / resident. Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help clients / patients / resident recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. The ideal candidate will have experiences working with interdisciplinary experts in the Sports Performance field, such as athletic trainers and strength & conditioning coaches. Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions on clients / patients / residents who are affected by injury or disease. 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 / resident's 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 client / patient / resident. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients / patients / resident. Responsible for maintaining and furthering personal education and training to continue to be viewed as an expert in their field.

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, including mentoring of new staff.

Will meet criteria for Senior Physical Therapist designation on annual basis. Ensures all physical therapy related standards, policies, protocols and quality requirements are met. Based on facility and location assigned, work 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 have a minimum of two years of Physical Therapy experience or have graduated from an accredited American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) residency program and have passed the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) board exam to obtain the board certified designation of specialty practice.

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 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https : / / sanfordcareers.com / benefits .

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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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.

Req Number : R-0237445

Job Function : Allied Health

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