Sisseton, SD IHS Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Sisseton, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy serving a rural patient population.

Site: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (IHS)

Location: 100 Lake Traverse Drive Sisseton SD 57262.

Duration: 6 months contract with nine (9) additional 6-month extension.

Shift Schedule:

8-hour shifts Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 30-minute lunch; average 40 hours/week.
No weekend or holiday requirements

License /Certifications:

Current active unrestricted Physical Therapy license in at least one U.S. state or territory (submit copies of all current licenses active & inactive).
BLS
ACLS
NPI
Board Certification

Education:

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist within the past 36 months.
Maintain continuing education (submit current CME/CE for past two years).

Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive PT evaluations and treatments across a wide range of conditions (e.g. post-stroke musculoskeletal post-surgical acute/chronic pain; prenatal/postpartum as requested); establish goals with patients/families; reassess and document progress.
Consult with referring providers; develop and teach written home programs; participate in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model.
Document in the EHR; maintain timely accurate medical records; complete check-out with HIM on last workday; meet documentation timeliness metrics.
Uphold professional conduct cultural sensitivity patient rights and compliance with Federal/State/IHS/CMS and departmental policies; complete required trainings on time (privacy/HIPAA etc.).
Participate in committees as assigned (e.g. Medical Staff PRC QA Pain Management P&T OPD).
Adhere to clinic operations: follow defined visit lengths; use time clock; submit accurate timesheets and invoices; coordinate with PT Supervisor/COR on operational issues.
Safeguard government property and PHI; return badges at end of contract; report security concerns; comply with rules on weapons/firearms on facility grounds.

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Job Title: Physical Therapist (Outpatient) Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy serving a rural patient population. Site: Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (IHS) Location: 100 Lake Traverse Drive Sisseton SD 57262. Duration: 6 months contract with nine (9) additional 6-month exte...