Pediatric Physical Therapist

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Performance Center, Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in compliance with licensure standards. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to identify goals and barriers to discharge and develop a patient-centered plan of care.

You will orient patients and families, provide education, document essential information, and coordinate schedules and discharge plans within inpatient settings. Strong English proficiency and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Essential job functions describe the duties of the Physical Therapist, including patient evaluation, education, and plan of care.
• Ability to coordinate with interdisciplinary team and document appropriately.
• Licensure and continuing education requirements as outlined by state boards.
• English proficiency for communication with patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provides patient education and family teaching related to patient needs.
• Documents required patient information, precautions, orders and initial plan of care.
• Selects evaluation and treatment methods aligned with patient age, diagnosis and physician orders.
• Coordinates scheduling with disciplines and documents discharge planning in inpatient settings.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and acts accordingly with reporting and documentation.
• Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors program effectiveness and develops new programs.
• Performs pain assessment and acts per SOP.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Job description

Location: Altru Performance Center 1375 S. Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The physical therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to identify patient goals, barriers to discharge and ongoing physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist centers the care around the patient and exercises independent judgement in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.

Essential Job Functions

• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.
• Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.
• Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan in the inpatient settings.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
• Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
• Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification Physical Therapist | North Dakota Board Of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources*

Physical Therapist | Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources*

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Notes*

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands :

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions :

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions :

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional Driver Reference ID: R7773

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

• health plan and 401(k) retirement plan
• dental plan
• vision plan
• life and disability insurance
• education assistance
• paid time off (PTO)

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy andAffirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or701.780.5107.

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