Physical Therapist

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver inpatient and outpatient services across ages, with 0.8–1.0 FTE on day shift (7 am to 5:30 pm). The role includes developing a plan of care, documenting progress, and collaborating with therapy teams to achieve functional outcomes.

Requirements include current state PT licensure, BLS, strong communication, English proficiency, and ability to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Current state Physical Therapy licensure and graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy
• BLS certification
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to work with all age ranges

Responsibilities

• Performs a physical therapy assessment and reassessment as indicated and develops a plan of care with patient goals and directed toward functional outcomes. This may include pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect and recommends change to the clinician, as appropriate.
• Ability to provide physical therapy services in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Evaluates the need for durable medical equipment.
• Contributes to safe discharge planning for inpatients including recommendations for transitioning to the next level of care through use of physical therapy appropriate evaluations.
• Charges patients accurately and timely in compliance with departmental policy and in compliance with specifications outlined in the annual CPT publication (current procedural terminology).
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency with physical therapy modalities.
• Meets documentation standards outlined in the physical therapy competencies.
• Directs and supervises physical therapist assistants and provides a clear treatment plan while maintaining a collaborative patient care partnership.
• Participates in education of physical therapy student shadows and interns.
• Participates in internal and external education and/or marketing of rehabilitation services annually.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including Minnesota licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Presents at department in-services following participation with continuing education, i.e. discipline specific presentation, department presentation, journal club leader, etc.
• Attends department meetings and in-services, as scheduled.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Age range patient care

Education

State Physical Therapy licensure

Certificate in Physical Therapy

HeartCode BLS (required)

Physical Therapist (preferred)

Job description

0.8 - 1.0 FTE - Day Shift 7 AM to 5:30 PM Weekdays

Starting Pay - $39.41 to $59.11 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Current state Physical Therapy licensure and graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy
• BLS certification
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to work with all age ranges

Licenses & Certifications

• HeartCode BLS (required)
• Physical Therapist (preferred)

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a physical therapy assessment and reassessment as indicated and develops a plan of care with patient goals and directed toward functional outcomes. This may include pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect and recommends change to the clinician, as appropriate.
• Ability to provide physical therapy services in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Evaluates the need for durable medical equipment.
• Contributes to safe discharge planning for inpatients including recommendations for transitioning to the next level of care through use of physical therapy appropriate evaluations.
• Charges patients accurately and timely in compliance with departmental policy and in compliance with specifications outlined in the annual CPT publication (current procedural terminology).
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency with physical therapy modalities.
• Meets documentation standards outlined in the physical therapy competencies.
• Directs and supervises physical therapist assistants and provides a clear treatment plan while maintaining a collaborative patient care partnership.
• Participates in education of physical therapy student shadows and interns.
• Participates in internal and external education and/or marketing of rehabilitation services annually.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including Minnesota licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Presents at department in-services following participation with continuing education, i.e. discipline specific presentation, department presentation, journal club leader, etc.
• Attends department meetings and in-services, as scheduled.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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