Outpatient PT II — Ortho & Pelvic Health, Part-Time

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare seeks a Part-Time Physical Therapist II for outpatient services. The role covers a 56-hour biweekly period with potential to work up to full-time, including ortho and pelvic health experience a plus, across Brooklyn Park and Whittier clinics as needed.

The position involves evaluation, discharge planning, and patient education in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, with responsibilities spanning rounds, documentation, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Minimum of 2 full-time years of experience (4,160 hours).
• Possession of Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety.
• Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress.
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments.
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards.
• Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.
• Directs and supervises activities performed by the PT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties and departmental maintenance).
• Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants.
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment.
• Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff.
• Orients and mentors newly assigned staff.
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff.
• Participates in program development.
• Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned.
• Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence.
• Provides work direction for clerical staff.
• Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services.
• Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare seeks a Part-Time Physical Therapist II for outpatient services. The role covers a 56-hour biweekly period with potential to work up to full-time, including ortho and pelvic health experience a plus, across Brooklyn Park and Whittier clinics as needed.

The position involves evaluation, discharge planning, and patient education in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, with responsibilities spanning rounds, documentation, and mentoring staff.