Physical Therapy

The PT Department

Physical Therapy
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems offers a PT Department five days a week in the Hospital. Established in 1993, it has expanded into three treatment rooms and an exercise/gym area. The department treats individuals of all ages from infants to geriatric.

Presently, the department has one full time PT; two half time PT Assistants; one PT aide and two PT rehab aides at the Good Shepherd Home.

  • Keith L Backes PT, CSCS
  • Cheri Rice PTA, CLT
  • Alfa Leiseth, Rehab Aide
  • Marti Sorenson, Rehab Aide
  • Barb Mathis, PT Aide, CDM
PT Staff

 

Additional Certifications

  • Keith L. Backes PT, is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1994.
  • Cheri Rice PTA, is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
  • Barb Mathis PT Aide, is a Certified Dietary Manager.

Inpatient Physical Therapy: 

  • Services Available
    Acute
  • Swing Bed

Outpatient Physical Therapy:

  • Sports Injuries
    • Assessments
    •  Screening
  • Industrial Injuries
    •  Work Screenings
    •  Ergonomic Consulting
  • Acute Musculoskeletal, Neurological rehabilitation
    • Back Injuries
    • Joint Injuries
    • Head Injuries
    • Total Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
    • Stroke Rehab
    • Infant Development Rehabilitation

School Physical Therapy
Long Term Care

Inpatient/Outpatient
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Good Shepherd/School System/Hospital
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday

MCHS Physical Therapy Department: 701-842-3000