Job Description
Job Location Watford City, ND 58854 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Job Shift Any
Job Title: Physical Therapist (Sign On Bonus: $20,000)
Location: McKenzie Health, Watford City, ND
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Shift: Days
- Sign On Bonus: $20,000
- Relocation Reimbursement Up to $12,000 of actual relocation cost.
About Us:
At McKenzie Health, we are dedicated to providing top-tier care in a compassionate and supportive environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, providing essential physical therapy services to improve the lives of those in our community.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation Package.
- Comprehensive Benefit Package.
- 100% Retirement Match up to 6% (403b).
- Flexible Spending with Employer Deposit.
- Service Awards and Recognition Programs.
- 100% Paid Tuition Assistance (for Qualified Employees).
- Employer Provided Training Programs.
- Free Membership to Connie Wold Wellness Center.
- Community Orientation: Paid by McKenzie Health.
- Child Care Subsidy Program.
- Options Available for Relocation Reimbursement, Housing, and Student Loan Repayment.
- Continuing Education Paid or Reimbursed.
- Certain Branded Clothing Provided.
- EAP Available for All Employees.
- McKenzie Health Supports Work-Life Balance.
As a Physical Therapist at McKenzie Health, you will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. You will administer treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises.
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences.
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort.
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services.
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge activities.
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities - spine experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively.
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Perform duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and successfully pas the NBCOT exam.
- Current and valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- One year of experience in physical therapy preferred. New grads welcome.
- Strong understanding of a variety of physical therapy techniques, assistive technologies, and adaptive equipment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patients' unique needs.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Current or willingness to obtain BLS certification
