Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Gabriel's Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild and maintain physical wellbeing after illness, injury, or aging-related issues.

You will guide treatments to reduce pain, increase strength, improve range of motion, and enhance balance in a busy, collaborative setting. You will participate in initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and ongoing treatments, working with diverse patient backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy.
• MN State Licensure in Physical Therapy (PT).
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to develop and execute a treatment plan for each patient.
• Perform initial patient evaluations as well as re-evaluations to indicate the level of progress.
• Document all treatments and note any status changes.
• Tailor treatments to individual patients as needed - don’t be afraid to think creatively or do a little extra.
• Seek new learning opportunities and be a resource when others need to learn from you.
• Consistently offer the best care possible to every patient.

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist at CHI St. Gabriel's Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll help our patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing following an illness, injury, or issues with aging. Using various treatments, you will help patients reduce pain, build strength and endurance, increase range of motion, or develop better balance to keep them functioning at their best level.

You’re always ready for the next task. Our physical therapists meet with patients for initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or treatments. Our therapists perform most treatments themselves. You’ll work with a variety of backgrounds - orthopedic injury or surgery recovery, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or conditions affecting balance, to name a few. This environment is busy and fast-paced but full of collaborative and supportive team members willing to offer help, advice, or mentoring at any time.

To thrive as a physical therapist, you must be a team player. You’ll constantly collaborate with other therapists, patients, and their families to seek the best possible treatment outcome. You should be personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients every day.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to develop and execute a treatment plan for each patient
• Perform initial patient evaluations as well as re-evaluations to indicate the level of progress
• Document all treatments and note any status changes
• Tailor treatments to individual patients as needed - don’t be afraid to think creatively or do a little extra
• Seek new learning opportunities and be a resource when others need to learn from you
• Consistently offer the best care possible to every patient

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy
• MN State Licensure in Physical Therapy (PT)
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• Graduates eligible for licensure will be considered

Where You'll Work

In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.

Pay Range

$41.92 - $52.01 /hour