Physical Therapist - Acute | PRN

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•$36 - $52

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a PRN Acute Physical Therapist. This role plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs to help patients recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities. The therapist examines, evaluates, and treats patients affected by injury or disease. Depending on facility needs and assigned locations, the position may focus on patients receiving care in post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments. The position is PRN as needed, with variable hours generally falling between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Hours depend on workload and coverage needs, and PRN physical therapists provide weekend coverage. The role may involve treating people of all ages and diagnoses and working with individuals outside the department, including providers, case managers, third-party payers, public organizations, and contractual partners.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state or states of practice.
Appropriate education level in accordance with state licensure requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
A valid driver's license may be required when applicable.

Responsibilities

Administer physical therapy interventions using appropriate tools, techniques, and safeguards.
Document patient information for evaluation, establish therapeutic plans, and modify plans as needed.
Educate patients and family members about treatment plans, schedules, and exercises to continue at home.
Use age-appropriate treatments and evaluations based on patient needs.
Apply current research to daily patient treatment.
Document care according to departmental guidelines and meet regulatory requirements.
Provide treatment consistent with the therapist's specialty and accepted clinical practice guidelines.
Adapt to variable work schedules and assignments.
Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Collaborate with individuals outside the department, including providers, case managers, third-party payers, public organizations, companies, and contractual partners.
May supervise assistants, aides, and students providing patient care or related services.
Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise as determined by department leadership.
Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.