Physical Therapist- Casual – Outpatient Orthopedics

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a casual Physical Therapist I to join our outpatient orthopedic team at our Community Clinic locations. The primary site for this role is Richfield Clinic, with high potential for cross-coverage at our Whittier and Brooklyn Park locations. The ideal candidate will maintain a consistent caseload of 2–4 days per week (minimum 2 days), daytime hours from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, with the opportunity to expand up to 5 days per week based on patient volume and availability. Purpose of this position: 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
Up to 2 fulltime years of experience
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, or temporary license, issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience (rehabilitation/acute/trauma)

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