Physical Therapist II - Casual

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a casual Physical Therapist II to join our team. This role will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week (open to 4 or 8-hour shifts). Open to working more hours if interested. This role will primarily work at our downtown Clinic & Specialty Center but may be asked to cover other clinic locations situationally. Will handle an orthopedic caseload. Beneficial skills include: pelvic health, integrative health, and neuro rehab. Although this role isn’t eligible for standard benefits, it is eligible for retirement benefits. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping 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 and document patient progress
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)
Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy

Nice To Haves

pelvic health
integrative health
neuro rehab

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
Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
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
Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff
Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
Participates in program development
Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned during the supervisor’s absence
Provides work direction for clerical staff
Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services
Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures