Physical Therapist II - Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II provides therapeutic services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and education. This part-time outpatient position is scheduled for 56 hours per two-week pay period, with the option to work full-time hours. The role may require coverage at the Brooklyn Park and Whittier clinics as needed. Orthopedic experience is preferred, and pelvic health experience is a plus.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of physical therapy.
Have a minimum of two full-time years of experience (4,160 hours).
Possess a valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy.
Have 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.
Be able to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment and calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment.
Be able to provide work direction for ancillary personnel.
Be able to counsel and instruct patients and families and recognize and document patient progress.
Be able to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team.
Be able to interact with individuals with widely diverse lifestyles and objectively engage with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from one's own.
Be able to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes.
Be able to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity and educate others.
Be open to covering the Brooklyn Park and Whittier clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience is preferred.
Pelvic health experience is a plus.

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 service charges in accordance with departmental standards.
Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students.
Direct and supervise PT aide activities consistent with their training and skills, 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.
Develop and conduct physical therapy in-services for other staff.
Orient and mentor newly assigned staff.
Serve as a clinical resource for other staff.
Participate in program development.
Represent the physical therapy department on committees and provide consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned.
Assume the supervisor’s responsibilities as assigned during the supervisor’s absence.
Provide work direction for clerical staff.
Assist in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services.
Serve as a resource for departmental policies and procedures.