SD - Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Rapid City

Bestica•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in inpatient services at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, providing direct care to patients of all ages, from birth through geriatric, to enhance physical health and functional abilities. The role also carries out operational duties for the Rehab Services Department as needed. The position is part of a team-oriented culture focused on compassionate, patient-centered care, professionalism, mutual respect, inclusion, and doing the right thing. The Physical Therapist uses critical thinking and judgment to provide treatment based on accepted national, departmental, and evidence-based standards, aiming to meet or exceed departmental outcome standards. The role documents care accurately and promptly, completes billing and authorization paperwork, manages time according to productivity standards, and participates in professional development and required education. It also includes supervision in accordance with applicable standards, involving patients and caregivers in treatment and discharge planning, promoting the profession, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Physical Therapist certification through the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate critical thinking and judgment in providing care.
Perform treatment according to accepted national, departmental, and evidence-based standards.
Provide treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
Document care accurately and promptly in accordance with department standards and medical-necessity requirements.
Submit required billing, charge, and authorization paperwork.
Manage time according to departmental productivity standards.
Demonstrate initiative in professional development.
Complete required Monument Health education and licensure or certification education in a timely manner.
Promote the physical therapy profession within Monument Health and in the outside community.
Provide supervision according to state, federal, and professional association standards.
Incorporate and educate patients, families, and caregivers in treatment, goal setting, and discharge planning as appropriate.
Comply with regulatory requirements related to insurance, accrediting bodies, and national and state regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide direct inpatient physical therapy care to patients of all ages to enhance physical health and functional abilities.
Carry out operational duties for the Rehab Services Department as needed.