What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Sakakawea Medical Center?
Physical Therapist
Full-time (40 hours/week), weekday shifts.
Sakakawea Medical Center's rehabilitation programs focus on restoring function and improving quality of life through care and skillful, personalized applications of therapy services for all ages. Our therapists take pride in helping people. We take the time to get to know our patients, listen to their concerns, answer any questions, and help each patient make informed decisions that are right for them.
With advanced hands-on therapy techniques, programs, and equipment, our therapists promote the health, independence, and quality of life of patients. Our therapists provide high-quality, comprehensive care to outpatients and inpatients alike; however, the majority of services are provided on an outpatient basis.
Therapists are responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, and home instructions for patients and family members involved in the patient's treatment. Therapy typically includes a combination of manual, hands-on treatment and exercises specifically designed for the patient's injury, illness, or condition.
Sakakawea Medical Center is supportive of helping our therapists advance their skills, training, certifications, knowledge, and areas of specialty through training opportunities.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Must hold a current licensure with the ND Board of Physical Therapy.
Therapists must have knowledge of writing and dictating patient progress notes. Compliance with patient billing and insurance policies is required. Therapists must complete initial certification and progress notes in a timely manner. Must possess excellent communication skills in order to explain/direct home programs and exercises. Must be able to interact with patients and families in a positive manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs physical therapy evaluations and treatments using safe and proper techniques.
- Sets up and instructs patients in rehabilitation programs including designing and progressing home programs.
- Completes certification and progress notes according to guidelines including assessment, goals, plan of care, frequency, and duration of treatment.
- Must collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
- Establishes and instructs on home program for each patient, revising the Plan of Care as necessary.
- Accurately and effectively documents patient’s evaluations including short and long term goals, rehabilitation potential, treatment plan and direction, and frequency of treatment.
OTHER DUTIES
- Complies with state, Medicare, and insurance rules and regulations.
- Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and attending one workshop each year.
- Establishes body mechanics – lifting classes for SMC staff and work site analysis.
- Advises and consults with patients and patients’ families and other home care staff members.
Compensation and Benefits
This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $25,000 in education loan repayment for a FT hire! We are offering a competitive starting wage, with credit for experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off (PTO); paid holidays; extended sick leave; 401(k) with match; discount policy; flexible benefits accounts; and more!
Pay: $41.32 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41 - $55