Physical Therapist

Summit Orthopedics; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)/profit sharing

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in Woodbury, MN, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our patient‑first orthopedic team at the Woodlake Campus. This full‑time role is 40 hours per week and may require floating to other Summit locations as needed.

You will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy programs, document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and staff. A Doctorate of Physical Therapy is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and active

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Masters of Physical Therapy is preferred.
• Basic Life Support is required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements patients' treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
• Administers treatment program per physician orders and clarifies physician's instructions.
• Confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
• Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures.
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress.
• Maintains patient records, charts and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients and family in proper self-management care and exercise programs.
• Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
• Participates in improving organizational performance and initiating new procedures.
• Ensures a safe, organized work environment.
• Keeps current with continuing education and literature.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (required)

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (preferred)

Masters of Physical Therapy (preferred)

Basic Life Support (required)

Licensed Physical Therapist (required)

Job description

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values - Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service - are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs

This is a full-time position based at our Woodlake Campus in Woodbury, MN. 40 hours per week. This position may also require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

• Evaluates, plans and implements patients' treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
• Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician's treatment
• Instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
• Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient's progress.
• Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients and family in proper self-management care and exercise programs.
• Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
• Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
• Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
• Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
• Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars.
• Follow policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $82,053 to $102,567 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1,200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (preferred)
• Bachelors of Physical Therapy (required)
• Masters of Physical Therapy (preferred)

Experience

• One year of previous physical therapy experience preferred. (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (required)
• Licensed Physical Ther (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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