Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Care & Growth

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

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.