Physical Therapist

Mountrail County Health Center•Stanley, ND

14d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats referred patients and residents to improve or maintain posture, gait, mobility, strength, endurance, balance, joint mobility, flexibility, circulation, and motor skills, reduce pain, and help slow or stop the progression of physical disabilities. The role includes developing written assessments and measurable plans of care, documenting interventions, coordinating care with physical therapist assistants and facility staff, and contributing to restorative therapy programs. The Physical Therapist may provide services in the aquatic center as needed and helps maintain the therapy department, support students, manage supplies and scheduling, and complete related clinical, insurance, billing, and Medicare documentation. The role requires safeguarding patients, residents, visitors, and employees; protecting confidentiality; complying with residents’ rights and facility rules; and treating others with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Requirements

Current North Dakota license and compliance with the requirement to complete 25 PT continuing education units every two years to maintain licensure.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Basic computer skills.
Positive attitude toward elderly and ill people.
Willing and able to provide PT services in the aquatic center as needed.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to stand for 7 or more hours per shift.
Able to walk for 7 or more hours per shift.
Able to reach for 5 or more hours per shift.
Able to grasp and perform hand coordination tasks for 7 or more hours per shift.
Able to push and pull for 6 or more hours per shift.
Ability to remain calm under stress.

Nice To Haves

Physical therapy or healthcare industry experience is preferred; no experience is required.
Membership in the APTA is strongly encouraged for professional benefit and facility CEU discount eligibility.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of patients, residents, visitors, and employees while performing duties.
Evaluate referred patients and provide physical therapy interventions to address functional abilities, reduce pain, and help slow or stop the progression of physical disabilities.
Write evaluation summaries that include an assessment, treatment plan, frequency, timeframe, and measurable goals.
Document physical therapy interventions using the SOAP format.
Assist with the restorative therapy program for nursing home residents.
Perform the sixth physical therapy visit after a patient has been seen by a PTA five consecutive times.
Communicate patients’ plans of care with PTAs and assist with treatments as appropriate.
Assist PTAs with treatments requiring two people.
Evaluate nursing home admissions and determine whether residents should receive formal PT, restorative therapy, or Walk to Dine services; communicate decisions to nursing staff, RAs, and PTAs.
Maintain locked-department status when away from the PT department, in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Assist with clinical instruction and supervision of PT or PTA students and provide input on their evaluations.
Assist the PTA with patient scheduling.
Complete treatment documentation and correspondence with insurance companies and referring providers; assist with billing and monitoring therapy charges.
Help keep the Physical Therapy department clean and organized.
Order physical therapy supplies through Purchasing as needed.
Complete Medicare non-coverage letters for swing bed and acute patients receiving physical therapy.
Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules and maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses.
Treat residents, patients, visitors, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect; promote teamwork and encourage others to do their best.
Maintain a positive attitude, accept change and suggestions, follow facility rules and assignments, cooperate with supervisors, and work well with minimum supervision.
Follow the company dress code.