New Grad Physical Therapist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Student Loan Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health’s Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute is launching the PT career path for new grads with structured mentorship, professional development, and exposure to a wide range of patient populations and settings.

New graduates are encouraged to apply before graduation; base pay for new grad PTs in the system starts at $42.24/hour, with shifts including 8- or 10-hour days and variable weekend schedules. Offers depend on available positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients.
• Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
• Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
• Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
• Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
• Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Launch your Physical Therapy career with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, where you'll build a strong clinical foundation while working alongside some of the leading rehabilitation experts in the region. Our structured mentorship program provides dedicated support, professional development, and guidance as you transition from student to practicing clinician. Gain exposure to a wide range of specialties, patient populations, and care settings while developing the skills and confidence to thrive. At CKRI, you're not just starting a job; you're beginning a career designed for long-term growth and impact.

Key Position Details

Important Dates: New grad Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply before graduation but can do so after graduation as well (May grads can apply as soon as January; December grads as soon as August). We hire and start new graduates year-round depending on available positions.

Application Requirements

We define a new graduate as a Physical Therapist with less than 1 year of PT work experience. Please include a current, detailed copy of your resume. You will indicate your preferences for location and department in the application. By applying, you will be considered for all Physical Therapist positions within the Allina system that hire new grads.

Work Schedule

Various shifts and FTEs may be available. You would interview and be considered for all work schedule availability. Shifts may be 8 or 10 hours. Weekends may be every other or every third. FTEs for new graduates are often 0.75-1.0 (60-80 hours per two-week pay period). The work schedule details are determined during the job offer and are dependent on what positions are available at that time.

Pay

Pay for Physical Therapist in the hospital follows the union step scale which factors in degree and length of service. The current base rate for non-union positions for a new grad PT is $42.24/hour. Specifics around pay, including float differentials, will be discussed at the time of the job offer.

Twin Cities Metro Hospitals

Abbott (Minneapolis, MN) United (St. Paul, MN) Mercy (Coon Rapids, MN) Mercy - Unity Campus (Fridley, MN) St. Francis (Shakopee, MN) Hospitals in our Surrounding Communities Buffalo, MN Cambridge, MN Faribault, MN Hastings, MN New Ulm, MN Owatonna, MN River Falls, WI

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy to patients.
• Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
• Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
• Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
• Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.
• Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
• Designs implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
• Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
• Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
• Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
• Make referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.
• Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
• Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.
• Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
• Supports and promotes new services as requested.
• Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
• Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
• Assists co‑workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
• Manage their daily patient schedule.
• Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

0 to 2 years in the practice or program area

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire

Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days)

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range Pay Range

$38.52 to $52.80 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Diversity

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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