Physical Therapist

2 months ago

Stanley, United States Mountrail County Health Center Full time
JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title:
Physical Therapist

Department:
Physical Therapy

Reports To:
Physical Therapy Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluating and treating all referred patients in skilled nursing unit, swing bed, and outpatient settings to provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Physical therapists should be able to effectively and respectfully communicate and coordinate care with physicians, referring providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals within and outside of our facility to ensure quality care.Qualifications and Requirements:License and Certifications Required:
Current North Dakota License and in compliance with the 25 PT Continuing Education Units every two years to maintain licensure

Educational Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English

Experience Requirements:
None; however, physical therapy or healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Special Skills or Training:
Positive attitude toward the elderly and ill
Basic computer skills
Willing and able to provide PT services in the aquatic center as needed
Encouraged strongly to be a member of the APTA, for professional benefit as well as CEU discount eligibility for the facility

Physical Requirements:Lifting:
up to 75 pounds

Carrying:
up to 50 pounds

Standing: 7 or more hours per shift
Walking: 7 or more hours per shift
Reaching: 5 or more hours per shift
Grasping: 7 or more hours per shift
Hand Coordination: 7 or more hours per shift
Pushing & Pulling: 6 or more hours per shift
Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure patient, resident, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.Perform Physical Therapy evaluations on PT referred patients regarding the use of therapeutic exercises, neurological-developmental procedures, modalities to improve posture, gait, mobility, strength, endurance, balance, joint mobility, flexibility, circulation, developmentally appropriate motor skills, and to decrease pain and also assist in slowing or stopping progression of physical disabilities. Document a written summary of the Physical Therapy evaluation with Physical Therapy assessment, treatment plan of care, frequency and time frame of measurable goals.Responsible for documenting Physical Therapy interventions on all patients with the SOAP format (subjective, objective, assessment, plan).Assist with restorative therapy program for nursing home residents.Perform Physical Therapy sixth visits after a patient has been seen by a PTA five consecutive times.Communicate plan of care with PTA for patients and assist with treatments as appropriate.Assist PTA as needed, when performing treatments that require two people to perform.Perform Physical Therapy Nursing home admit evaluations and determine whether residents will receive formalPT, Restorative, or Walk to Dine programs and communicate this with nursing staff, RAs and PTA.

Maintain "locked department status" in compliance with HIPPA regulations when not present in the PT department.Assist with clinically instructing and supervising PT or PTA students and provide input on their evaluations.Assist PTA with scheduling of patients.Complete treatment documentation, correspondence with insurance and referring providers, billing and assist with monitoring of therapy charges.Assist in keeping Physical Therapy department clean and organized.Order Physical Therapy supplies, such as theraband, ultrasound gel, electrical stimulation electrodes, etc. fromPurchasing as needed.

Complete letters of Medicare non-coverage for swing bed and acute patients that are seen for physical therapy.Know and comply with Residents' Rights rules.Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses to further improve knowledge and skills.Maintain Resident and Patient Confidentiality.Treat Residents, Patients, Visitors and Co-workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability.Have a positive attitude; accept change willingly; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and show respect at all times; speak well of company and job.Follow company dress code.Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
$ $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Sports Medicine

Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:
Stanley, ND Preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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