Physical Therapist

Summit Orthopedics•White Bear Lake, MN

8h•$82,053 - $102,567•Hybrid

About The Position

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs. This is a full-time position based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. 40 hours per week, 4 x 10's. This position may also require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Requirements

Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans and implements patients’ treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician’s treatment Instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
Evaluates charts and reports on patient’s progress.
Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
Educates patients and family in proper self-management care and exercise programs.
Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.
Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars.
Follow policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
Other related duties, as assigned.