Casual Physical Therapist

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Fairview 403(b) plan

Sick and Safe Time

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a casual physical therapist to join its team in St. Paul, MN. The role involves collaborating with patients to deliver safe and effective care through examination, evaluation, and treatment planning. Required qualifications include a Physical Therapist license in Minnesota, and preferred qualifications include a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and hospital-based experience. Although it is a non-benefit eligible position, it allows participation in the Fairview 403(b) plan and other initiatives.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Partners with patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation.
• Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration.
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment.

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a casual physical therapist to join us at M Health Fairview Community Health & Wellness Hub in St. Paul!

In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

• FTE: .01, casual position.
• Schedule: One weekend day per month.
• Weekday hours to pick up as available, but fairly minimal.

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute‑care hospitals, 3 post‑acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab‑focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient‑centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• The physical therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re‑evaluation
• Gathers pertinent data
• Performs examination
• Determines treatment diagnosis
• Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
• Determines prognosis for recovery
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan
• Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
• Implements plan of care
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Required Qualifications

• Physical Therapist in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• 1+ years hospital‑based experience

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non‑benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status