Physical Therapist

Overview

• This is a full-time Physical Therapist position at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC).
• Schedule:
  
  80 hours every two-week pay period, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends for sports coverage. Holiday work is as needed. Position includes helping with Jamestown High School sports medicine game coverage.
• Compensation: $15,000 Sign On Bonus for New Employees.

• Assess patients of all age groups (infants to geriatrics) and develop, plan, and implement a therapy program using prescribed physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, light, electricity).
• Apply diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, joints, and functional abilities.
• Direct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and gait/functional training using equipment as appropriate.
• Provide instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Direct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Adapt physical therapy techniques to meet patient needs when verbal commands or standard exercises are not feasible.
• Evaluate, document, and report patient progress for review by the rehabilitative team; complete documentation per JRMC quality standards.
• Assist in updating JRMC policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Utilize JRMC excellence tools; conduct in-services and/or training for medical and nursing personnel and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives.

• Preparation and Training:
  North Dakota license to practice as a physical therapist; CPR certification every other year; CPI training within the required timeframe per department orientation checklist.
• Work Experience:
  
  One year of physical therapy experience is preferred but not required.
• Attendance:
  Punctual and regular attendance is essential; must report to work as scheduled and remain for the entire shift.
• Analytical Ability:
  High level of analytical ability; continuously assess and adjust treatment plans and schedules for efficiency.
• Independent Judgment:
  Work under supervision of the Rehab Manager; able to operate with a high degree of autonomy; treatments are physician-referral based.
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills:
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Welfare of Others:
  Maintain confidentiality and consider the welfare of patients and staff in all duties.
• Mental/Visual Effort:
  Strong reading, writing, concentration, and attention to detail; able to work under schedule and performance standards; adequate vision for charts and equipment; color perception for testing procedures.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Primarily in the Rehab Department or hospital; may travel to schools or patients' homes; driving required; physical demands including walking, lifting, bending; adherence to JRMC Safety Management and Standard Precautions; exposure to blood borne pathogens as Category I position; may require irregular hours including weekends/holidays.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Describe typical physical requirements and accommodations as needed; JRMC may adjust requirements as reasonable under applicable laws.

• Physical capabilities:
  Visual observation, standing, walking, sitting, hand dexterity, reaching, climbing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, hearing/listening, tasting or smelling, working indoors/outdoors, and exposure to heat/cold/noise/dirt as applicable to the role.
• Driving:
  Occasional