What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Tribal Government?
Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Physical Therapist! Providing therapy for patients, including SMSC Community members and their families, SMSC employees and their families, and Native Americans living in Scott County, in a clinic setting. Enjoy weekly pay, 401k starting day one, and health benefits.
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.
Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks : Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.
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.org
Job Requirements :
Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectations of this job :
- 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.
