Physical Therapist - Acute | PRN

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for an acute care role. This position is as needed, with variable hours based on workload coverage needs. Shifts may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, and the role includes weekend coverage. Depending on facility needs and assigned locations, the position may focus on patients receiving care in post-acute, long-term care, or home health environments. The Physical Therapist plans, organizes, and delivers therapy programs to help patients recover and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities. The role includes examining and evaluating patients affected by injury or disease, providing interventions, establishing and modifying therapeutic plans, documenting care, and educating patients and families about treatment schedules and exercises to continue at home. The therapist applies age-related treatment approaches and current research, follows professional clinical practice guidelines, and meets departmental documentation and regulatory requirements. The position may involve treating people of all ages and diagnoses, coordinating with providers and other external partners, supervising assistants, aides, and students, and providing ongoing education to peers. The therapist is expected to be flexible with variable schedules and assignments and may perform other related duties as requested by the manager.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver physical therapy programs to support recovery and improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities.
Conduct examinations and evaluations and provide interventions for patients affected by injury or disease.
Use appropriate tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions while following safeguards.
Document patient information for evaluation, establish therapeutic plans, and modify plans when necessary.
Educate patients and family members about treatment plans, schedules, and exercises to continue at home.
Use age-appropriate treatment and evaluation approaches and incorporate current research into daily care.
Document care in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet regulatory requirements.
Provide treatment consistent with the therapist’s specialty and follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations.
Adapt to variable work schedules and assignments, including weekend coverage.
Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Interact with providers, case managers, third-party payers, public organizations, companies, and contractual partners.
When requested, supervise assistants, aides, and students providing patient care or 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.
Depending on facility needs and assigned locations, provide care in post-acute, long-term care, or home health environments.