Physical Therapist (PT) | Outpatient

Avera•Pierre, SD

12d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Position Highlights You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department What you will do Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members. Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program based on ongoing evaluation. Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports. Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress and needs. Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Experience as a licensed physical therapist

Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establishes and modifies intervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress and needs.
Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.