Ortho PT: Custom Orthotics Expert | Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 56,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to create and modify orthotics and evaluate patients of all ages. You will design comprehensive care plans, educate patients and families, and adjust treatment based on responses and evidence.

The role emphasizes safe transfers, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. New grads may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and experienced candidates for $7,500, plus relocation assistance for moves over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant teaching methods
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care
• Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67)
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations
• Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients’ goals
• Completes objective testing for ROM, strength, and daily functional tasks
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement
• Completes modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to create and modify orthotics and evaluate patients of all ages. You will design comprehensive care plans, educate patients and families, and adjust treatment based on responses and evidence.

The role emphasizes safe transfers, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. New grads may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and experienced candidates for $7,500, plus relocation assistance for moves over 50 miles.