Common Spirit Health
PT Technician
The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $19.82 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Works under the supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist or the Physical Therapy Supervisor. Assist Therapists as instructed. Carries out duties including charting, transcription, scheduling, ordering/stocking, filing, faxing, charges, answering phone and cleaning booths. Inform therapist of pertinent paperwork. Assist with Restorative Care duties as needed. Follow policy and procedures and the Mission and Philosophy of Community Memorial Hospital. Make new charts containing doctor's order, prescription order, documentation sheet and functional assessment. Make up schedule sheets. Charts reason for patient canceling appointment. Transports out-patients and in-patients to and from PT department. Prepares patients for therapy. Assists in carrying out PT program under the supervision of the therapist in areas of gait training, exercise, modalities, and wound care. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Straightens department daily, cleans and puts equipment in proper place after each session. Disinfects department plinths and mats one time weekly. Ensures all Medicare forms and minor consent forms are signed. Check current charts weekly for missed progress notes or re-certifications. Checks inpatient and outpatient charts daily. Remind therapist of an initial evaluations that are not done within 2 days of evaluation. Have notes signed by therapist and provider and in place in all patient charts. Make sure all patients charts are complete when taken to Medical Records to be filed. Opens, sorts, reviews and distributes mail accordingly. Answers phone and takes accurate messages and directs calls appropriately. Answers routine questions regarding departmental policies operation and procedures. Charges completed daily and taken to business office. Classifies, sorts and files correspondence records and the documentation accordingly. Checks appointment schedules and directs questions to appropriate office. Schedules appointments and notifies necessary department of personnel. Monthly stats completed on computer and printed. Maintenance record keeping and filing system in accordance with department systems. Records department activity level and compiles monthly reports. Assists in getting information together for preparation of reports or statements. Checks restorative care charting and weekly notes. Assists Restorative Care when needed, and fills in when available. Assists Cardiac Rehab for activities when needed. Education: Technician training program at the Physical Therapy Department at St. Alexius Medical Center. Licensure: Training certificate. Experience: Three years as a Physical Therapy Aide or college degree in Physical Education, Recreation Therapy, Athletic Training or related fields. Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit
https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits .
The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $19.82 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Works under the supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist or the Physical Therapy Supervisor. Assist Therapists as instructed. Carries out duties including charting, transcription, scheduling, ordering/stocking, filing, faxing, charges, answering phone and cleaning booths. Inform therapist of pertinent paperwork. Assist with Restorative Care duties as needed. Follow policy and procedures and the Mission and Philosophy of Community Memorial Hospital. Make new charts containing doctor's order, prescription order, documentation sheet and functional assessment. Make up schedule sheets. Charts reason for patient canceling appointment. Transports out-patients and in-patients to and from PT department. Prepares patients for therapy. Assists in carrying out PT program under the supervision of the therapist in areas of gait training, exercise, modalities, and wound care. Monitors, orders and stocks supplies. Straightens department daily, cleans and puts equipment in proper place after each session. Disinfects department plinths and mats one time weekly. Ensures all Medicare forms and minor consent forms are signed. Check current charts weekly for missed progress notes or re-certifications. Checks inpatient and outpatient charts daily. Remind therapist of an initial evaluations that are not done within 2 days of evaluation. Have notes signed by therapist and provider and in place in all patient charts. Make sure all patients charts are complete when taken to Medical Records to be filed. Opens, sorts, reviews and distributes mail accordingly. Answers phone and takes accurate messages and directs calls appropriately. Answers routine questions regarding departmental policies operation and procedures. Charges completed daily and taken to business office. Classifies, sorts and files correspondence records and the documentation accordingly. Checks appointment schedules and directs questions to appropriate office. Schedules appointments and notifies necessary department of personnel. Monthly stats completed on computer and printed. Maintenance record keeping and filing system in accordance with department systems. Records department activity level and compiles monthly reports. Assists in getting information together for preparation of reports or statements. Checks restorative care charting and weekly notes. Assists Restorative Care when needed, and fills in when available. Assists Cardiac Rehab for activities when needed. Education: Technician training program at the Physical Therapy Department at St. Alexius Medical Center. Licensure: Training certificate. Experience: Three years as a Physical Therapy Aide or college degree in Physical Education, Recreation Therapy, Athletic Training or related fields. Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit
https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits .