Physical Therapist - Full Time

Key Responsibilities Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that 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/patient/resident 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. Applies appropriate age‑related treatments and evaluations related to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Incorporates current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets regulatory requirements. Provides a level of treatment associated with their specialty. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside the department including providers, case managers, third‑party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc. May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by the manager. May focus on post‑acute, long‑term care and home health care environments based on facility needs and assigned locations. Qualifications Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist. May require a 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr