Physical Therapist I – Outpatient Orthopedics

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking aPhysical Therapist Ito join our outpatient ortho team at our Community Clinic locations (primarily Richfield Clinic, with potential to train and cross cover at Whittier or Brooklyn Park locations). Thisfull-time role will work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday, either 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM).

Purpose of this position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation,treatment, discharge planning and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
• Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
• Educates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
• Directs and supervises activities performed by the Rehab aides consistent with their training and skill
  (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected
  treatment procedures, clerical duties and departmental maintenance)
• Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist
  assistants
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Assists with developing and conducting physical therapy in-services for other staff
• Orients and mentors newly assigned staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
• Up to 2 fulltime years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical experience (rehabilitation/acute/trauma)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapytheory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic
  equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging andwrapping techniques
• Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment;calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
• Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
• Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize anddocument patient progress
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
• Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including abilityto deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ fromhis/her own;
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, andphysicians' notes
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity(educate)

License/Certifications:

• Possession of valid Physical Therapy license, or temporary license, issuedby the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy