ND - Physical Therapist - 105 - days

Job Description Summary The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The therapist works with an interdisciplinary team that contributes towards a patient directed goal identifies potential barriers to discharge and ongoing therapy services. The Physical Therapist provides patient centered care while exercising judgment to plan organize and prioritize workload. Therapist would provide services to Dakota Regional Medical Center who contracts with Altru for all of our therapy services. 60% community outpatients with a variety of ages and diagnosis. The other 40% is skilled nursing and acute and swing bed hospital. All services provided in one building. There is another PT onsite as well as OT. Job Description Evaluates develops and implements an intervention plan using methods that are effective and are meaningful to the patient s plan of care through remediation/restoration compensation/adaptation disability prevention and health promotion. Provides intervention evaluation and documentation of goal progress modifies intervention methods as need and works with therapy team members to achieve patients goal. Orients patients family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient/family education and teaching under the supervision of a Therapist. Provides supervision for therapy assistants and other aides in a collaborative manner. Develops and documents a discharge plan when patient has reached goals achieved maximum benefit from therapy or does not desire to continue service. Provides appropriate followup resources services and training of patient and family members as appropriate. Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information including precautions orders and initial plan of care. Meets requirements of thirdparty payers by including appropriate documentation following window periods and other insurance guidelines. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification: Physical Therapist North Dakota Board Of Physical Therapy Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources Physical Therapist Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources Drivers License with Acceptable Driving Record Drivers License Current State Licensed Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) Within 90 days of Start Date Learning Management System Location: Cooperstown ND

Shift: MF. 58 hour shifts or 410 hour shifts

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

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