Physical Therapist - Outpatient Neuro

Sanford Health•Sanford, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Outpatient Neurologic Physical Therapist evaluates and treats individuals with neurological conditions affecting mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional independence. This role develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans, provides patient and caregiver education, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. The therapist is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while helping individuals maximize function, independence, and quality of life through specialized neurologic rehabilitation services. The Outpatient Neurologic Physical Therapist provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of individuals with neurological conditions that impact mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and overall functional independence. This position works with patients who may have diagnoses such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular disorders, concussion, and other neurologic conditions. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. The therapist educates patients and caregivers, promotes safety and independence, and helps patients achieve their functional goals within the outpatient setting. This position will be in our interdisciplinary outpatient neuro therapy department at Sanford South University in Fargo. Commitment to patient-centered care, professional development, and evidence-based practice is essential.

Requirements

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats individuals with neurological conditions affecting mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional independence.
Develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
Maximizes patient function, independence, and quality of life through specialized neurologic rehabilitation services.
Provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management of individuals with neurological conditions.
Works with patients who may have diagnoses such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular disorders, concussion, and other neurologic conditions.
Implements evidence-based interventions.
Monitors patient progress.
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
Educates patients and caregivers.
Promotes safety and independence.
Helps patients achieve their functional goals within the outpatient setting.