Physical Therapist | Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center - Rapid City, SD | Full-Time

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

100d • $35 - $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. At Black Hills Orthopedic and Black Hills Surgical Hospital, we’ve built a reputation as the region’s premier destination for orthopedic care. Our physical therapy department offers a collaborative and supportive environment where experienced therapists share their expertise and help each other succeed. New team members benefit from a strong onboarding and mentorship program, as well as an excellent continuing education program. We’re passionate about learning and growth—our clinic frequently hosts physical therapy students and provides opportunities for therapists to pursue specialization tracks. Located in a vibrant western South Dakota community, our therapists enjoy a diverse caseload, from sports and orthopedic rehab to a wide range of impairments, while working closely with physicians and APPs to deliver exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a team that values education, collaboration, and professional development, this is the place for you.

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.

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 who are 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, and public organizations.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care.
• 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

• Development and advancement opportunities.
• Strong onboarding and mentorship program.
• Excellent continuing education program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees