Description
As a physical therapist at Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society, you will diagnose and treat individuals with conditions that limit their ability to move and work. 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.
**Responsibilities:" Plans, organises and delivers physical therapy programmes 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 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.