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Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** Bismarck Med Ctr

**Location:** Bismarck, ND

**Address:** 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

**Job Schedule:** PRN

**Weekly Hours:** Varies

**Salary Range:** $15.00 - $23.00

Department Details

1. Hands-On Clinical Experience

Gain real-world exposure to therapy and rehabilitation settings.

Work directly with licensed OT and PT professionals, observing and assisting in patient care.

2. Resume & Graduate School Advantage

Stand out when applying to OT/PT programs with practical experience.

Build a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and patient interaction.

3. Flexible Weekend Hours

Perfect for balancing school and work.

Opportunity to earn income without interfering with weekday classes.

4. Networking Opportunities

Connect with experienced therapists and healthcare professionals.

Learn about career paths and get mentorship from seasoned clinicians.

5. Skill Development

Enhance communication, teamwork, and patient care skills.

Understand documentation processes and therapy protocols.

6. Exposure to Diverse Patient Populations

Work with individuals across age groups and conditions.

Gain insight into rehabilitation strategies for various diagnoses.

7. Supportive Learning Environment

Department committed to education and professional growth.

Encouragement to ask questions and learn during every shift.

Job Summary

Supports Physical and Occupational therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient equipment and materials, and performs procedures as directed by and under the supervision of a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant. Assists in the delivery of therapy services for patients/residents/clients suffering from illness, injury, or developmental impairments, under supervision of and as directed by the licensed Therapist as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatment; assists patients/residents/clients and provides encouragement to make sure that they correctly perform treatments. As needed, performs other related duties as requested that serve to support the operations of the therapy department, such as cleaning, clerical duties, assisting patients with care needs, and assisting patients to/from the therapy department.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers, activities of daily living, and gait training as directed by a licensed therapist.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of employment.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0242750

**Job Function:** Allied Health

**Featured:** No