Job Description
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.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Compensation:
Union Position:
NoDepartment Details
Summary
We are seeking a physical therapist to manage clinical staff and oversee departmental clinical operations, including patient care, documentation, budgeting, and personnel matters. This role is responsible for coordinating and assigning patients to clinical team members based on patient needs, staff competencies, and workload to ensure safe, high-quality care delivery.Job Description
Schedules clinical staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Manages workflow volumes, including monitoring and processing of work queues. Applies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality. Monitors patient care areas and other facilities for cleanliness and readiness. Provides care to patients on an as needed basis. Opportunities to assist and manage special projects as assigned by leadership, championing enterprise scope and initiatives. Directs clinical staff activities for patients receiving home health and/or hospice services in the assigned service area. Ensures effectiveness and efficiency of home health and/or hospice services. Delegates responsibilities to clinical and professional staff within home care and/or hospice. Provides direction on clinical practice and home care and/or hospice regulations to staff. Provides input for planning and budgeting. Coordinates inter-disciplinary communication and collaboration among team members. Works in collaboration with the communities we serve and is an internal liaison to Sanford and agencies outside of Sanford.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.Two years of therapy experience in caring for patients, residents, or clients preferred. Two years' experience in management duties is preferred.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required for frequent patient contact and providing patient care.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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