What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)?
Come join our Health and Wellness Team as our Physical Therapist! Our clinic’s purpose is to support our employees and community members to heal and improve their quality of life. You only work with those who work with you! If you are ready to be part of a community that inspires possibilities, fosters meaningful connections, and upholds our longstanding values while creating memorable experiences - we are looking for you! Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Diagnoses and treats acute, chronic, and long-term conditions. Teaches and counsels patients regarding prescribed medical treatments and also emphasizes wellness and injury prevention. Gathers data from patients regarding health history, review of physical complaints, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic interventions as needed to determine the patient’s condition. Provides health education opportunities for staff on various health-related topics as requested. Refer patients for other medical services to other health care providers as needed.
This position has the option to work 5- 8 hour shifts, or 4-10 hour shifts.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.orgg
Job Overview: Diagnoses and treats acute, chronic, and long-term conditions. Teaches and counsels patients regarding prescribed medical treatments and also emphasizes wellness and injury prevention. Gathers data from patients regarding health history, review of physical complaints, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic interventions as needed to determine the patient’s condition. Provides health education opportunities for staff on various health-related topics as requested. Refer patients for other medical services to other health care providers as needed.
This position has the option to work 5- 8 hour shifts, or 4-10 hour shifts.
Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:
- Gathers data from patients regarding health history, review of physical complaints, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic interventions as needed to determine the patient’s condition.
- Review and discuss patient-specific treatment methodologies available and treatment plan options in an effort to determine which treatment is best suited for the patient’s condition.
- Provide manual therapy.
- Evaluate and document patient progress and recommend adjustments/modifications in treatment plan if necessary as indicated.
- Document the examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis, and any relevant medical information for each patient within the confidential patient record.
- Provides health education opportunities for staff on various health-related topics as requested.
- Refer patients for other medical services to other health care providers as needed.
- Special projects as assigned by the Wellness Administrator.
- Successful completion of Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Physical Therapist by and in good standing with the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.
- Good computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as other business related software as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must hold and maintain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. If not CPR certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Valid Class D driver’s license required with good driving record and reasonable transportation.
- Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 50% of time.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.orgg
