Full-Time Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Clinic-Based)

Summitortho; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapist for our Vadnais Heights and Forest Lake clinics. This full-time role requires 40 hours per week with potential to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, you will plan, interpret, and implement specific therapy treatment programs for orthopedic care, coordinate with medical staff, and maintain patient records and education for self-management exercises.

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.

Job description

Summit Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapist for our Vadnais Heights and Forest Lake clinics. This full-time role requires 40 hours per week with potential to float to other Summit locations as needed.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, you will plan, interpret, and implement specific therapy treatment programs for orthopedic care, coordinate with medical staff, and maintain patient records and education for self-management exercises.