Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Sanford Health • Fayetteville, AR

305d • $33 - $52

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. This position is full time 40 hours a week working 8AM-4:30PM. Includes same day surgery rotation every 2.5-3 weeks where you will be on-call until 7:30PM. Also includes ortho rotation on Monday and Tuesdays every 3-4 months working 10AM-6:30PM. Open every day of the year so you will work every 4th weekend and 2 holidays per year. Opportunity to work in a fast pace Acute inpatient environment. Rotations allow working with a wide range of patient diagnosis/clinical areas, including cardiopulmonary, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, oncology, renal, neuro, general medical, ICU. Patient sessions may occur in one of our 3 therapy gyms or at bedside. Team atmosphere promoted amongst PMR staff as well as with nursing, physicians, RT, etc. New grads welcome.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome.

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'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 knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
• Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
• 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 of the department including providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners.
• 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 the department leadership.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!
• Opportunities for development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree