Physical Therapist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 109,859,000 - 163,414,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives in Park Rapids, MN seeks a Physical Therapist to help patients rebuild or maintain physical wellbeing, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. You will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, document services accurately, and communicate effectively with patients, families and staff to support patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and develop/update plans of care.
• Provide direct treatments per plan of care.
• Document services accurately in the medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Maintain age-appropriate competency and patient-centered care.
• Communicate with medical, nursing, and rehab staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Graduate of PT program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence with clinical skills necessary to provide care appropriately to all the patient groups served by the physical therapy service




• Performs evaluations/assessments, develops, re-evaluates and adjusts the Plan of Care for each individual




• Provides treatments as included in POC




• Provides instruction in/demonstration of equipment, treatments, disease process, self-care and exercises to patients, family, and staff.




• Provides timely and accurate documentation of services provided in the medical record, per policy.




• Communicates with medical, nursing and other Rehab staff

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program from an accredited institution




• Physical Therapist licensed to practice in Minnesota

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph's Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

Pay Range

$38.34 - $57.03 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.