Physical Therapist

CHI; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Dakota.
• Successful completion of the APTA certification examination.
• Six months of Level II fieldwork completed.
• Valid North Dakota driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluations, develops and updates Plans of Care.
• Provides treatments as included in the Plan of Care (POC).
• Delivers instruction and demonstration of equipment, treatments, disease processes, self-care and exercises to patients, families and staff.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of services in the medical record per policy.
• Communicates with medical, nursing and other Rehab staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence with clinical skills necessary to provide care appropriately to all the patient groups served by the physical therapy service
• Performs evaluations/assessments, develops, re-evaluates and adjusts the Plan of Care for each individual
• Provides treatments as included in POC
• Provides instruction in/demonstration of equipment, treatments, disease process, self-care and exercises to patients, family, and staff.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation of services provided in the medical record, per policy.
• Communicates with medical, nursing and other Rehab staff

Job Requirements

Required

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of North Dakota.
• Certification: Successful completion of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) certification examination.
• Experience: Successful completion of six (6) months of Level II fieldwork.
• Transportation: Valid North Dakota driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.

Where You'll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we've progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.

Pay Range

$38.34 - $57.03 /hour