What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Pediatric - Full-Time Day position at Sanford Health?
Careers With Purpose
As a not-for-profit organization, Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society strive to give our patients, residents and their families the quality care and individualized service they deserve. Join a large, collaborative family of physical therapists and spend more one-on-one time with patients/residents and build lasting relationships today.
Facility: Southpointe Clinic
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2400 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $33.00 - $52.00
Department Details
Amazing group of occupational, physical, and speech-language pathologists passionate about and dedicated to serving the pediatric population.
Team of therapists who take a collaborative approach to patient care.
Supportive environment that fosters opportunities to learn from one another and pursue interest areas through continuing education opportunities.
A gym space separate from private treatment rooms to provide more opportunity for fun and growth with a variety of equipment to help meet patient needs and promote function, such as a spider cage, rock wall, sensory swings, and more!
Job Summary
We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities
- Documents patient’s/resident’s information for evaluation
- Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home
- Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements
- Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments
- Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0193569
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Salary : $33 - $52
