Physical Therapist

LifeCare Medical Center; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeCare Medical Center in northern Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our compassionate team. You will perform and analyze tests and measurements of disabilities, plan initial treatment programs, and supervise PTA students and volunteers.

The ideal candidate holds a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy degree, is registered or eligible for registration with the American Physical Therapy Association and licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Registered or eligible for Registration by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed or eligible for Licensure in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Performs and analyzes tests and measurements of disabilities resulting from disease and injury.
• Plans initial programs of treatment and carries out these services.
• Provides educational in-services, and supervises PTA's, students and volunteers.
• Possesses an acceptable level of skill in the performance of all phases of physical therapy.
• Works with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT degree

Job description

At LifeCare, we believe it is a privilege to serve the health care needs of the people of northern Minnesota, and we take pride in saying we have stayed current with the advances of modern medicine. Our surgery department performs nearly 500 surgeries per year, and our Special Care Unit includes the latest in patient-monitoring equipment. Our full line of on-site diagnostic services includes ultrasound, MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and x-ray capabilities, plus a complete lab that allows our physicians access to fast, accurate test results. Our rehabilitation services department provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at several locations throughout the county. Endoscopic procedures, a successful cardiac rehab program, and a top-or-the-line ambulance service are just a few more examples of our commitment to keeping technology at the forefront of care. We take pride in keeping our facilities modern. Our birthing center, where approximately 200 babies are born each year, has a warm home-like atmosphere. At LifeCare most of our hospital patients enjoy private rooms. We are also extremely proud of our behavior health, long term care, home care, hospice and all of the other services that we provide right here close to home for the people of our community.

Job Description

Join our amazing team at LifeCare Medical Center as a Physical Therapist. In this role, you are providing the values that LifeCare Medical Center has created; compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Performs and analyzes tests and measurements of disabilities resulting from disease and injury
• Plans initial programs of treatment and carries out these services
• Provides educational in-services, and supervises PTA's, students and volunteers.
• Possesses an acceptable level of skill in the performance of all phases of physical therapy.
• Works with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric inpatients and outpatients.

Minimum Qualification Standards

• Physical Therapist Degree from a CAPTE Accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Registered or eligible for Registration by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Licensed or eligible for Licensure in the State of Minnesota.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.