Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Physical Therapist - Acute Care at Sanford Health summary :

As a Physical Therapist in Acute Care, you will deliver essential rehabilitation services to patients, helping them recover mobility and improve quality of life. This full-time position in a fast-paced environment requires you to diagnose, treat, and document the therapeutic progress of patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. New graduates are welcome to apply to join a supportive and patient-centered organization committed to individual care.

Careers With Purpose

As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients / residents and build lasting relationships today.

Facility : East Patient Building

Location : Sioux Falls, SD

Address : 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $33.00 - $52.00

Pay Info : $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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.

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 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-0217724

Job Function : Allied Health

Featured : No

Keywords :

Physical Therapy, Acute Care, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Mobility Improvement, Physical Therapist, Therapeutic Progress, Healthcare, Pain Relief, Orthopedic Rehabilitation