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Company: Altru Health System
Facility: Altru Rehab Center at Grand Forks
Department: Physical Therapy - Hospital


Hiring Range: $25.92-32.39 plus 15% flex differential

GENERAL STATEMENT
All of the job standards and skills included within this document will be performed and documented according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines of Altru Health System as they apply. This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY
Altru Health System is committed to achieving Organizational Excellence and expects each employee to actively participate in the achievement of the departmental goals associated with the 5 Pillars of Excellence Service, Quality, People, Finance and Growth.

The Physical Therapist orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment; obtains and documents all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions and orders; selects evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders; completes an initial written assessment of referred patients within established time frames; documents an initial plan of care and completes certification form based on assessment results within one working day; updates outpatient plan of treatment and documents according to practice guidelines; facilitates family and patient involvement in the development of the treatment plan; documents the patient's response to treatment and progress; identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultation and documentation; participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan; charges patient accurately according to treatment provided; meets requirements of third party payors to optimize reimbursements and meets productivity standards. In addition, the Physical Therapist reviews patient care plans and medical charts; coordinates schedules with disciplines; selects and provides treatment according to the patient's plan of care which correlates to the age of the patient, the practice guides and the physician's orders; provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family; reassesses patient's response to treatment and modifies treatment; directs cross-trainable activities and cares; monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs. Patients cared for include those in the following age groups; infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Required:
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
- Licensure required by the North Dakota Board of Physical Therapists.
- Successful completion of the functional assessment.
Flex - PRN (As Needed) Day shift Refer to Job Summary for Qualifications

Job Benefits