Physical Therapist

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Minnesota is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and direct rehabilitation therapies. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, re-assessing patient progress, and documenting care effectively. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and have at least one year of hospital clinical experience. Basic Life Support certification is also required. This role is crucial for helping patients regain functionality and prevent further disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must complete a physical therapy evaluation and document promptly.
• Develop a well-documented treatment plan for patient care.
• Administer safe and effective treatment with appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, administer, and direct therapies for patient rehabilitation.
• Re-assess patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Accurately reflect patient billing in documentation.

Skills

Therapeutic exercises

Functional mobility training

Manual therapy

Problem management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Mechanical and electrical equipment

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist (250003OC)

Job Description

Physical Therapist - ( 250003OC )

Description

Evaluates, administers and directs administration of therapies utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring practitioner to restore function and to prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum performance levels and plans therapy involving therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training including bed mobility, transfer, and gait training. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, manual therapy, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. Establishes goals of physical therapy and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation.

Essential Functions

Accurately performs a complete physical therapy evaluation and documents in an appropriate timeframe for a variety of patient populations.

Competently develops a comprehensive, precise and well-documented treatment plan that can be administered by another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

Appropriately administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation.

Carefully re-assesses plan of care inappropriate time frame. Changes are made as needed.

Safely operates all equipment relevant to treatment.

Effectively establishes priorities for using time to maximize productivity.

Accurately reflects billing in documentation.

Willingly performs other duties as necessary.

Adheres to 8-minute rule when billing charges; Provides sufficient documentation to justify charges including: duration (time in/out and per modality), and detailed descriptions of interventions.

Effectively manages problems and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Physical Therapist

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience

One (1) year Hospital Clinical experience