physical_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Altru – 1200 S. Columbia Rd Grand Forks, ND
State License: ND
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Years of Experience:
Shift: AM 5 × 8 hr shifts × 40 hrs/week8 hrs per shift
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Description: Specialty: Physical TherapistFacility: AltruState License: NDCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: AM 5 × 8 hr shifts × 40 hrs/week8 hrs per shiftGuaranteed Hours: Description: Physical Therapist – Altru Devils Lake Clinic locationSchedule: The hours are M-F between the hours of 8am-5pm. No weekend coverage. Required certs: North Dakota License, BLS. 13 week contract Rate $105This is an outpatient position with some in clinic time inpatient coverage with a contract that we have with CHI hospital here in Devils Lake. This hospital is connected to our clinic, so no travel is required.Most of our patients are referred from orthopedics out of Grand Forks Altru as well as the local physicians at the clinic. There is some neuro but most of the referrals are received following orthopedic procedures or from injuries, back and neck pain. There is a variety of patients in this outpatient setting. Submission packets must include resume, appropriate skills checklist, and proof of licensure. No coversheet required. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in specific specialty. Recent travel experience required. Prefer 3 completed assignments. Epic experience required. Altru does not have a radius rule. Local travelers are accepted, and there is no rate difference. Thank youJob Description SummaryThe 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.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 follow-up 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 third party 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 Driver’s 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) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System RatePlan:Nurse and Allied_Travel_Regular 40GWW