Summary

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.

Job description

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Company overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.