Physical Therapist

Altru Health; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 106,683,000 - 160,147,000; 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

Job summary

Altru Health in Devils Lake, ND is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within licensure standards. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to help patients reach directed goals, identifying barriers to discharge and planning ongoing therapy services.

The role requires patient-centered care, good judgment to plan and prioritize workload, and the ability to document progress.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist per North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, develops, and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and meaningful to the patients plan of care.
• Provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of goal progress, modifies intervention methods as needed, and works with therapy team members to achieve patients' goals.
• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment, and provides patient/family education under supervision.
• Provides supervision for therapy assistants and other aides in a collaborative manner.
• Develops and documents a discharge plan when goals are met or patient chooses to end services, with follow-up resources and training provided as appropriate.
• Obtains and documents all required patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Meets third-party payer requirements by following window periods and insurance guidelines.
• Performs pain assessment and acts accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Education

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Driver's License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location:Altru Clinic | Devils Lake 1001 7th St. NE Devils Lake, ND 58301

Pay Range: $37.26 - $55.89

Summary:The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The therapist works with an interdisciplinary team that contributes towards a patient directed goal, identifies potential barriers to discharge, and ongoing therapy services. The Physical Therapist provides patient centered care while exercising judgment to plan, organize, and prioritize workload.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates, develops, and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and are meaningful to the patient's plan of care through remediation/restoration, compensation/adaptation, disability prevention and health promotion.
• Provides intervention, evaluation and documentation of goal progress, modifies intervention methods as need, and works with therapy team members to achieve patients' goal.
• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient/family education and teaching, under the supervision of a Therapist.
• Provides supervision for therapy assistants and other aides in a collaborative manner.
• Develops and documents a discharge plan when patient has reached goals, achieved maximum benefit from therapy or does not desire to continue service. Provides appropriate follow-up resources, services and training of patient and family members as appropriate.
• Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Meets requirements of third party payers by including appropriate documentation following window periods and other insurance guidelines.
• 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
• 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

Work Experience:

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceLanguage Requirements:

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: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• 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: Occasionally (5-33%)
• 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:

• Frequent Driver

Reference ID:

R6625

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.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)