Inpatient Physical Therapist

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$40.52 - $50.65

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

*UP TO $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*

Starting the day with empathy as your compass, you will fulfill your duties as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Monument Health. Valued as a crucial team player, your focus will be on delivering patient-centered care with a touch of compassion. At Monument Health, you will encounter an ethos of cooperation, excellence, courtesy, and, most importantly, a transformative career. Your contributions will hold significance, shaping lives each day.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, and documentation of that care as outlined in the policy and procedure guidelines. You will carry out other patient care and operational duties for the Rehab Services Department, as indicated. Our physical therapy services are also provided at outreach sites in communities around the area in which you will play an active role in providing care.

Our vision at Monument Health emphasizes the importance of unity within the team, active listening, inclusivity, and expressing care for others. Making ethical decisions consistently is a key aspect of our vision, and we are dedicated to upholding these principles. If you align with these values, we welcome you to join us.

Eligible roles at Monument Health come with competitive wages and benefits, enhancing the overall employee experience:

*Supportive work culture

*Complete healthcare benefits that consist of medical, vision, and dental coverage are available

*Planning for retirement, maintaining a health savings account, and utilizing a flexible spending arrangement are all critical components of financial wellness

*Immediate payment can be received for eligible positions

*The Paid Time Off Accrual Bank scheme offers employees the chance to gradually amass paid time off, offering a valuable resource for taking time away from work when necessary

*Avenues for growth and career advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Enhanced pay differentials for designated positions (additional remuneration for those working evening, night shifts, or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Exhibits suitable critical thinking and evaluation in providing care. Executes all treatment processes according to established national, institutional, and evidence-supported guidelines. Delivers intervention that meets or exceeds departmental performance standards.
• Meeting departmental guidelines by generating and furnishing documentation promptly and accurately to validate medical necessity.
• - Processes paperwork for billing with precision, ensuring accurate charges and authorizations are included.
• Demonstrates an eagerness for personal professional enhancement. Ensures timely completion of all education requirements set by Monument Health and for licensure/certification. Actively advocates for the profession within Monument Health and the surrounding community.
• Engages patients, family members, and caregivers in treatment discussions, goal definition, and discharge arrangements as appropriate.
• - Fulfills the designated PT treatment plan and collaborates with the primary PT on any revisions or challenges encountered in the care plan.
• Abides by the regulatory requirements concerning insurance, accreditation, and national and state regulations.
• Tasks beyond the regular scope of work.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Bachelors: Physical TherapyCertification - Physical Therapist (PT) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred:

Education - Masters: Physical Therapy

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Physical Therapy

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

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