The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to set goals and discharge plans. They exercise independent judgment to organize patient-centered care and provide necessary education to families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Physical Therapy license in North Dakota or Minnesota and a valid driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of the start date.
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Location
Altru Performance Center 1375 S.
Columbia
Road
Grand
Forks,
ND 58201
Pay
Range: $37.26 - $55.89
Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The physical therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to identify patient goals, barriers to discharge and ongoing physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist centers the care around the patient and exercises independent judgement in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.
Essential
Job
Functions: Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family. Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care. Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards. Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan in the inpatient settings. Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation. Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan. Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs. 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
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) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System Notes
Must hold license in state where practice is occurring prior to start date
Language
Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical
Demands :
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight
Demands:
Lift
Floor to
Waist
Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer:
Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working
Conditions:
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
Extreme
Temperature:
Not
Applicable
Driving
Requirement
Definitions:
Professional
Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent
Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional
Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent
Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving
Requirement for this position:
Occasional
Driver
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