Description
Sanford Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing Hand and Upper Extremity Rehab Program. This position focuses on evaluating and treating patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including post-surgical, traumatic, orthopedic, neurologic, sports-related, and work-related injuries.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of upper extremity biomechanics and evidence-based rehabilitation practices. Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans to restore function and optimize outcomes
- Providing specialized upper extremity care, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, scar/edema management, tendon and nerve rehabilitation, post-operative care, and custom orthosis fabrication
- Collaborating with surgeons, orthopedic providers, APPs, and rehabilitation professionals to provide coordinated, evidence-based care
- Monitoring progress, adjusting treatment plans, and educating patients and families on recovery, home programs, and injury prevention
- Maintaining accurate documentation and applying evidence-based practices to clinical care
- Supporting program development, quality improvement, outreach, continuing education, and serving as a clinical resource
- Supervising therapy assistants, aides, and students and collaborating with other care partners as appropriate
The typical patient population includes:
- Tendon repairs and transfers
- Hand, wrist, and elbow fractures
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes
- Trigger finger and tendon disorders
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Arthritis and joint replacement/reconstruction
- Shoulder conditions
- Sports-related injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Complex trauma and post-surgical rehabilitation
We offer a collaborative specialty care model, strong provider and therapist engagement, dedication to clinical excellence, commitment to professional growth, specialty program development, diverse and complex caseload, patient-centered culture, and a learning-focused environment.
The salary range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00 per hour.