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

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within licensure standards. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to set goals, identify discharge needs, and plan ongoing therapy services, exercising independent judgment in care planning.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, accurate documentation, age-appropriate interventions, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice (ND) prior to start date.
• Ability to educate patients and families about therapy plans.
• Experience coordinating with an interdisciplinary team for discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Orient patients and families to therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provide patient education and family teaching related to patient needs.
• Obtain and document required patient information, precautions, and orders.
• Select and perform age-appropriate evaluation and treatment per orders.
• Coordinate treatment schedules with disciplines and document discharge plans.
• Identify changes in patient condition and take appropriate action.
• Develop and document discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor program effectiveness and develop new programs.
• Perform pain assessment and take appropriate action as per SOP.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Job description

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

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

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 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*
• Must hold license in state where practice is occurring prior to start date

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: R8035

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)

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.

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