Physical Therapist - Part Time

Sanford Health•Beatrice, NE

2d•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. At our Beatrice Good Samaritan facility, we are more than a workplace-we’re neighbors caring for neighbors. Our team takes pride in building real relationships with residents and families while creating a warm, supportive environment where people feel known, respected, and encouraged every day. We are one of the larger, rural locations in the area that offers a unique blend of skilled rehabilitation and long-term care. We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist who wants to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community. We are a team of exceptional therapists dedicated to providing high-quality rehabilitative care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our interdisciplinary team includes a full-time PTA, full-time COTA, full-time OT, and a full-time SLP. This position offers a flexible work schedule with a strong commitment to work-life balance. It also offers competitive pay (based on years of experience) and amazing benefits! If you’re looking for a career where you can see the impact you make every day- and be part of a community that values what you do- we’d love to meet 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 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.
Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents.
Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.
Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, third party payers, public organizations, companies/contractual partners, etc.
May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide client/patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
Will be expected to provide 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.
Based on facility needs and assigned locations, may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care and home health care environments.