Physical Therapist I - Home Health

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Physical Therapist I to join the Home Health team. This full-time, day-shift role is based in the community, including patients’ homes, shelters, and jails. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the Physical Therapist provides therapeutic services, including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and education. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible external candidates. Current employees, contract or temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Up to two full-time years of experience.
Possess a valid Physical Therapy license or temporary license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of policies, procedures, practice standards, physical therapy theory, techniques and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment, counseling and educational techniques, and bandaging and wrapping techniques.
Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment and calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment.
Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel.
Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families and recognize and document patient progress.
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team.
Ability to interact objectively with individuals with diverse lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians’ notes.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity and educate others.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or trauma.

Responsibilities

Perform and document comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
Develop and document patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety.
Observe, evaluate, and document patient progress.
Participate in hospital rounds and patient care conferences.
Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, care, and treatments.
Complete documentation and charges for services according to departmental standards.
Direct and supervise Rehab aide activities consistent with their training and skill, including patient transfers and transport, preparing patients and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance.
Direct and supervise selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants.
Properly apply and operate rehabilitative equipment.
Assist with developing and conducting physical therapy in-services for other staff.
Orient and mentor newly assigned staff.