Physical Therapist

Gillettechildrens; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated pediatric physical therapist to join their Maple Grove clinic. This role offers the opportunity to deliver family-centered therapy services in various settings, including outpatient and telehealth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping children with disabilities and will be responsible for evaluating patients, implementing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters an environment where all team members can thrive and contribute to improving patient care. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement savings match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Weekend/evening/night differential

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Physical Therapy State License.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides family-centered therapy services to increase patient independence.
• Completes evaluations and implements therapy care plans.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical therapy evaluation and treatment

Knowledge of child growth and development

Knowledge of rehabilitation theory and practice

Education

Physical Therapy State License

Current CPR certification

Job description

Maple Grove Clinic
9550 Upland Ln N
Suite 220
Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA

This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) pediatric physical therapist position at Gillette Children's. The primary site for the position is our 9550 Upland Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55369 location and the candidate may be required to travel occasionally to other Gillette sites. The physical therapist position requires practicing in various settings including outpatient, telehealth, and occasional holiday weekend rotation on the inpatient unit.

Due to a current remodeling construction happening at the Maple Grove Clinic, we are targeting a start date of late Spring for this role.

Schedule: 4 - 10 hour shifts/week.

Provides direct and indirect family centered therapy services for patients to increase functional abilities, independence and community integration. Contributes to department, program and service teams to assure achievement of desired outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $36.45 to $54.64, with a median wage of $45.54/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. $2.75 weekend/evening/night differential is available for this position.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes an evaluation utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Implements a therapy care plan utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Completes necessary administrative and procedural tasks in a timely manner.
• Completes training in essential job competencies.

Qualifications

Required:

• PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/REGISTRATION
  • Physical Therapy State License
  • Pending credentials: Registration and Licensure pending, not to exceed three months in this status
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90-days of hire.
• Knowledge of transition from pediatric to adult health and rehabilitation care and of rehabilitation practice for adults with Childhood onset disabilities.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul; desirable at Phalen Adult Clinic. Experience working with adults with childhood onset disabilities strongly preferred at Phalen Adult; desirable in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, rehabilitation theory and practice with a wide variety of childhood onset diagnoses and related considerations including anatomy and neurology, emotional behavior factors, family needs and issues, community transition and equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function as an effective team member.
• Competency in physical therapy evaluation, treatment and family/community education and planning for transition to community services.

Preferred:

• Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of transition from pediatric to adult health and rehabilitation care and of rehabilitation practice for adults with Childhood onset disabilities.
• Experience working with adults with childhood onset disabilities desirable.

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.