Physical Therapist IP
- Employer
- Altru Health System
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Salary
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapist
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Details
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inpatient hospital and inpatient rehabilitation 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
Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
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.
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.
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.
Driving Category
Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Physical Therapist
National Board (if not listed)
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
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)
Within 2 Months of Start Date
Learning Management System
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Frequently (34-66%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Occasionally (5-33%)
Crawl
Occasionally (5-33%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Frequently (34-66%)
Twist
Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Experience
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 6 months of related experience
Preferred
Physical Demands Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
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
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Rarely (<5%)
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
Yes
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of inpatient hospital and inpatient rehabilitation 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
Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
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.
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.
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.
- Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
- Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
- All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
- The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
- The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
- 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 Category
Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title
Credentialing Body
Timeframe When Needed
Verified By
Physical Therapist
National Board (if not listed)
Prior to Start Date
HR Primary Sources
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)
Within 2 Months of Start Date
Learning Management System
Activity
Frequency
Sit
Frequently (34-66%)
Stand
Frequently (34-66%)
Walk
Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend
Frequently (34-66%)
Reach
Frequently (34-66%)
Climb
Occasionally (5-33%)
Crawl
Occasionally (5-33%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel
Frequently (34-66%)
Twist
Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel
Continuously (>67%)
See
Continuously (>67%)
Hear
Continuously (>67%)
Experience
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 6 months of related experience
Preferred
Physical Demands Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs Weight Demands
Activity
Amount
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
Condition
Frequency
Indoor
Continuously (>67%)
Outdoor
Rarely (<5%)
Extreme Temperature
Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment
Hazardous Drug Exposure
Fit Testing Required
D
Yes
Yes
Company
Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.
At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.altru.org/careers/
- Telephone
- 701-780-5123
- Location
-
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US
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