Physical Therapist (on call)

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

18h

About The Position

About Children’s Minnesota Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org . Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Department Overview The Physical Therapy department evaluates and treats children with a range of diagnoses . For example, gross motor development delay, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, and orthopedic injuries. They work in conjunction with other interdisciplinary clinics like the Down syndrome. clinic. They assist and train children and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence. Position Summary Responsible for the evaluation and provision of physical therapy services to children; the accompanying written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care including provider orders; provides patient/family/caregivers, staff, and student training; provide a safe, clean environment; provides proper care for departmental equipment; manages time effectively and promotes patient/family, provider, and intradepartmental satisfaction. All of the positions' duties are performed within Children's MN Standards of Behavior. The inpatient position is primarily based in Minneapolis, with the possibility of floating to St. Paul if census levels necessitate. Additionally, if the candidate is interested in outpatient coverage, there are opportunities available throughout the Twin Cities metro area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Minnesota state licensure.
• Temporary Minnesota state licensure accepted if accompanied by proof of passing physical therapy board examination.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation and provision of physical therapy services to children
• Accompanying written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care including provider orders
• Provides patient/family/caregivers, staff, and student training
• Provide a safe, clean environment
• Provides proper care for departmental equipment
• Manages time effectively and promotes patient/family, provider, and intradepartmental satisfaction

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees