Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

The Bone & Joint Center Bismarck - Bismarck, ND 58501

Overview

Salary Range $34.29 - $49.38 Hourly

Description

The Bone & Joint Center is seeking a full time or part time Orthopaedic / Sports Medicine Physical Therapist! Location: Bismarck, ND Setting: Outpatient clinic only - Full time: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm hours - No weekends, no holidays, no call - Competitive local salary, $34.29 to $49.38/hour, with quarterly incentive bonus potential - Competitive benefits to include health, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit-sharing - Generous PTO, promoting a healthy work-life balance - Significant yearly professional development CEU allowance to include optional travel

Are you a Physical Therapist who thrives on making an impactful difference with your patients? Is your specialty or passion rehabilitating a vast array of both general and specialized orthopaedic conditions? At The Bone & Joint Center, we believe in enriching lives by providing the highest quality physical therapy and exceptional patient care. Our therapists are empowered to achieve clinical excellence through pursuing professional development, practicing clinical autonomy, and collaborating with our supportive, specialized orthopaedic team. This position offers the rare opportunity to work closely with exceptionally skilled Orthopaedic Surgeons and their specialized teams! Experienced Physical Therapists and motivated, passionate new graduates are welcome to apply for this exciting position and join our growing team!

As North Dakota's premier private orthopaedic practice, The Bone & Joint Center prides themselves on being unwavering leaders in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating orthopaedic conditions. With our seasoned surgeons, therapists, and dedicated care providers, we deliver cutting-edge, comprehensive care that ensures the highest quality of orthopedic care. As our regional network continues to grow, our top priority remains, to have a significant impact on the orthopaedic journey of those we serve.

Our therapists are empowered to achieve clinical excellence through pursuing professional development, practicing clinical autonomy, and collaborating with our supportive, specialized orthopedic team.

The Bone & Joint Center's mission focuses on improving patient health and quality of life through comprehensive orthopaedic care, creating a supportive environment where patients receive personalized treatment, and being the premier practice for orthopaedic solutions in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest region.

Physical Therapist Job Description:

• Evaluate, test, and assess orthopaedic patients
• Plan, organize, and deliver physical therapy treatment
• Manage a patient caseload
• Complete thorough chart review, documentation, and billing
• Communicate with patients, physicians, and staff
• Provide education and consulting services
• Assist in department operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services; administers treatment programs for patients with varying disabilities, injuries, and diseases to also include post-surgical recovery.
• Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of The Bone & Joint Center.
• Utilizes tools and techniques to administer physical therapy interventions and safeguards. Interventions to include range of motion, manual therapy, modalities, neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic exercise and activities.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
• Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records using the electronic Medical Records system.
• Knowledge of and utilization of appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations related to the needs of patients in order to help patients recover and improve their functional limitations in movement and mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and prevent disabilities.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of patients.
• Maintains patient records confidentially
• Collaborates with the entire Bone & Joint Center team and provides professional recommendations regarding patient care.
• May be asked to supervise assistants, aides and students as they provide patient care, treatment or other services.
• Expected to attend ongoing education and provide training to peers in the area of expertise as determined by the Department Supervisor.
• Participation in protocol development and assisting in the Orthopedic Update Conference, hosted by The Bone & Joint Center.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as assistive devices, orthotics, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, and when appropriate, supervises family/significant others in implementing best practices for patients' condition

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current North Dakota Physical Therapy license
• Physiological knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Documentation skills
• Listening and verbal communication