Physical Therapist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team.

The successful candidate will work in a Postural Restoration Certified Clinic, where they will have the opportunity to learn and apply the basics of this approach to their caseload.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs to help clients/patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities.
• Conducts examinations, evaluations, and interventions for clients/patients/residents 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/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home.
• 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.
• May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Requirements:

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $35.50 - $52.00 per hour
• Full-time position with 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Opportunity to learn and develop skills in Postural Restoration and Schroth method