Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team in Rapid City, SD.
As a Physical Therapist, you will plan, organise, and deliver physical therapy programs to help patients recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct examinations, evaluations, and interventions for patients affected by injury or disease
- Utilise tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions following safeguards
- Document patient information for evaluation and establish therapeutic plans
- Educate patients and their family members about treatment plans and self-exercises
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of patients
- Treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders
- Follow and adhere to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organisations
- Exhibit flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules and assignments
- Participate in activities to promote the department and Sanford Health
- Interact with individuals outside of the department, including providers, case managers, and athletic trainers
- Supervise assistants, aides, and students as needed
- Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise
Qualifications
- Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
- Licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
- Board certification is preferred; if not currently held, it is expected within 2 years of employment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals
- Flexible scheduling and variable work assignments
Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.