Physical Therapist

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

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
All of the positions' duties are performed within Children's MN Standards of Behavior.
This west metro float position is based in Minneapolis and includes both inpatient and outpatient coverage across multiple sites, including Minneapolis, Roseville, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove.