Job Description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

FULL TIME

Would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?

Connected Health Care is searching for an Outpatient Physical Therapist to serve in a renowned hospital near Kenmare, ND. Our client is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. This is a rare opportunity to join an organization with some of the most skilled, driven and compassionate leaders in the state.

If you are a proven Physical Therapist with a desire to grow your skills and career, this position is for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education to patients/families which are consistent with patient's individualized needs and carried out within an interdisciplinary environment.
• Maintains an established inventory of supplies; ensures the proper use and maintenance of equipment and maintains a work area which is free of debris and clutter.
• Communicates regularly with members of the patient care team, the patient, family members and others involved with the patients care.
• Assesses the patient and identifies problems. Instructs and trains patient and family regarding pertinent aspects of the patient's care.
• Plans, develops and implements a result-oriented treatment plan responsive to the individualized needs of the patient and includes clear, measurable goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan according to the patient's responses.
• Plans treatment schedules which ensure optimal use of staff and equipment for providing high quality patient services.
• Provides direct patient care; performs specialized treatments according to the patient's individualized plan of care. Follows established protocols to document specifics related to the patient program/setting.
• Accurately records daily charges for services rendered.
• Practices organizational and universal standards for sterile technique and infection control in carrying out daily responsibilities including proper cleaning and sterilization of work surfaces, equipment and instruments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Physical Therapist license or temporary permit in ND required. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required

• Outpatient physical therapy clinical experience preferred.

• Organize time well to meet job expectations and performance standards

• Teach one-on-one or to large groups of people.

• Establish good rapport with other health care professionals.

• Be adaptive to changing work situations and be flexible to changing work

  environment.

• Communicate orally with all customers.

• Able to address the needs of specific age groups (i.e. infants, pediatric, adolescent

  and geriatrics) by assessment/treatment or referral to therapy personnel competent in their care.

If you are interested in hearing more about this great opportunity, please contact:

Meredith Lusby – Healthcare Recruiter

(512) – 887 – 3552

[email protected]