Physical Therapist - Inpatient

Bemidji; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time day shift position. The role involves evaluating and treating patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life, with potential lifting and standing throughout the day.

Responsibilities include planning PT programs, documenting progress, educating patients and families, and ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines and safety standards. A valid MN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.
• When applicable, may require valid driver’s license.
• Obtains and maintains required department competencies and certifications including BLS within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs to recover mobility, relieve pain and improve function.
• Documents patient information for evaluation and progress.
• Educates patients and families about treatment plans and home exercises.
• Demonstrates documentation per departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Analyzes therapeutic progress and adjusts plans as needed.
• Follows safety procedures and adjusts to regulatory standards.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in MN

BLS Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $36.00 - $52.00
Pay Info: Sign on Bonus! Up to $50,000

Job Summary

We’re seeking a strategic, communicative and compassionate physical therapist who will diagnose and treat individuals that have conditions that limit their ability to move and work to improve their quality of life by alleviating pain and improving their physical function. Our physical therapy treatment plans require flexibility, collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem solving to provide our patients/residents the best care that pushes them to the highest level of physical function. This may require you to lift and transfer your patient/resident as well as handle being on your feet every day.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and delivers physical therapy programs that help patients/residents recover and improve their mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent deformities

Documents patient’s/resident’s information for evaluation

Educates patients/residents and their family members about treatment plans/schedules and self-exercises to be continued at home

Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements

Analyzes and records the therapeutic progress of patients/residents; recommends necessary adjustments

Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist.

When applicable, may require valid driver's license.

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

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