Description
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our Skilled Rehab and Home Health team at Good Samaritan SE MN. The position is full-time, 35-40 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering our SE MN Home Health clients, with some assistance as needed in our skilled/rehab locations in Austin.
As a Physical Therapist, you will plan, organize and deliver physical therapy programs that help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities. You will conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions clients/patients/residents who are affected by injury or disease.
You will utilize tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards. You will document client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establish therapeutic plans and modify them if necessary. You will educate clients/patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home.
You will demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. You will treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. You will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
You will exhibit flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. You will participate in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. You will interact with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc.
You will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. You will perform other related duties as requested by manager.
Based on facility needs and assigned locations, you may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.
Requirements:
- 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.