Physical Therapist - Rehab Programs & Patient Education

Catholic Health Initiatives; Turtle Lake (ND); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is seeking a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs, helping patients reach their maximum performance while operating within their capabilities.

You will evaluate patients, design rehab plans, document accurately for billing, educate patients, manage workload, develop new programs, and supervise students in a busy 25-bed hospital setting with 24/7 emergency care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the North Dakota State Examining Committee of Physical Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, designs, implements, and progresses rehabilitation programs, including clear home exercise plans.
• Ensures timely, complete, and accurate patient notes, certifications, and treatment instructions, adhering to QI criteria and reflecting services provided for billing.
• Clearly explains injury/condition, treatment purpose, and rehabilitation goals to clients, ensuring understanding and satisfaction with departmental care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage heavy caseloads by improving personal efficiency, working extended hours when necessary, and assisting colleagues.
• Develops new programs and collaborates with physicians to stimulate referrals, enhance relationships, and improve care quality.
• Supervises students, teaches classes, provides public speaking, manages the department in the absence of a manager/staff PT, resolves departmental conflicts, and completes assigned reports.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is seeking a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs, helping patients reach their maximum performance while operating within their capabilities.

You will evaluate patients, design rehab plans, document accurately for billing, educate patients, manage workload, develop new programs, and supervise students in a busy 25-bed hospital setting with 24/7 emergency care.