Physical Therapist

McKenzie Health; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Competitive Compensation Package

Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package

100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)

Flexible Spending with EmployerDeposit

Service Awards and Recognition

Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement

Employer Provided Training Programs (S

McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life BAL

Student Loan repayment/Relocation/Temp

Branded Clothing Provided

Child Care Subsidy Program

Free Gym Membership

Job summary

McKenzie Health in Watford City, ND is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy as prescribed by a physician. You will restore function and prevent disability through evidence-based modalities and patient education.

This full-time, day-shift role requires collaboration with a care team, strong communication, and documentation in EPIC. You will guide exercises, monitor progress, ensure safety, and support ongoing learning through offered

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited college with a Master’s in Physical Therapy.
• Three or more years of PT experience; new grads welcome.
• EPIC EHR knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement selected care components competently.
• Instruct and counsel patients in exercises.
• Identify patient needs and show empathy to individuals.
• Recommend options or modifications to treatments.
• Complete documentation to support PT services.
• Measure performance and update medical records.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Maintain current field knowledge and competencies.
• Utilize physiology knowledge in clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team.
• Manage healthcare administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Healthcare computing

Education

Master’s in Physical Therapy

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watford City, ND 58854

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Job Shift: Day

Physical Therapist

Benefits and Perks

• Top Competitive Compensation Package
• Fully Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b)
• Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit
• Service Awards and Recognition Programs
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement(for qualified employees)
• Employer Provided Training Programs such as SANE, TNCC, NRP, STABLE, NIHSS, ACLS, PAL
• McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance
• Options Available for Student Loan repayment, Relocation, and Temporary Housing Assistance.
• Clothing: Certain Branded Clothing Provided
• Child Care Subsidy Program
• Free Gym Membership at Connie Wold Fitness Center
• Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health

Position Overview

As a Physical Therapist at McKenzie Health, you will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.You will administer treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Key Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises.
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort.
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge activities.
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities - spine experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
• Health care administration and documentation skills
• Other duties as assigned.

McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Sitting for extensive periods of time
• Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages are preferred.
• Proficient computing skills, specifically healthcare related billing platforms, and MS Office Products.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to travel between outlying clinics (Williston, ND) and hospital.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy with a Master’s.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred. New Grads Welcome
• Previous EHR (EPIC0 knowledge experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure
• Current BLS certification.

McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.