Physical Therapist

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

17d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist applies current physical therapy knowledge, theory, evidence, and sound clinical judgment to evaluate, treat, and manage patients. The therapist works closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to provide efficient, effective, individualized care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with varied rehabilitation needs.

Services are provided across the Pain Rehabilitation Center, the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center for ages 12–22, outpatient physical therapy (typically 1–2 patients daily), and inpatient physical therapy on secured Mental Health Units. The therapist provides individual and group interventions as appropriate, educates patients and families, and adapts care based on patient response and program needs. The role also includes interdisciplinary collaboration, program planning, and education or mentorship of students, peers, and other healthcare professionals. Flexibility is needed to manage caseloads and assignments across practice areas according to operational and patient care needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Physical Therapist; current Minnesota physical therapy licensure is specified.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in a clinical specialty area and/or an advanced degree in a healthcare field.
• Active participation within a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs.
• Provide physical therapy services across the Pain Rehabilitation Center, Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center, outpatient physical therapy services, and inpatient physical therapy services on secured Mental Health Units.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions through individual and group treatment, as appropriate to patient and program needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated patient care.
• Provide patient and family education to promote functional independence, health, wellness, and participation in daily activities.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to establish plans of care, select interventions, assess patient response, and modify treatment as needed.
• Participate in program planning and development to support effective delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Educate and mentor physical therapy students, peers, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
• Adapt caseloads and work assignments across practice areas based on operational and patient care needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed