Physical Therapist Acute Care, Per Diem

Allina Health; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking rehabilitation institute as a Physical Therapist, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals in the community. This role offers the flexibility to work casual shifts, focusing on delivering quality patient care and fostering professional growth. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring patients regain their independence through effective therapy. With a commitment to nurturing your career and well-being, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a fulfilling environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients, assessing and designing treatment plans.
• Participates in performance improvement and manages daily patient schedules.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Intervention Design

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Number of Job Openings Available: 1

Date Posted: December 30, 2024

Department: 41002100 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapy Cambridge Medical Center

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: Variable shift length

Hours Per Week: 0

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Every 4th

Job Summary: At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Physical Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.

Key Position Details:

• Casual Acute Care PT for weekends 1x-4x per month (very flexible) and covering sick
• Variable shift length from 4-8 hours on the weekends (patient load dependent)
• Day/Evening shifts
• Every 4th weekend with flexibility

Job Description:

To provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective patient care meeting the patient’s requirements for physical therapy.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy to patients:
  • Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
  • Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
  • Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
  • Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
  • Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.
  • Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
  • Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions.
  • Coordinates, communicates, documents, and bills per program, regulatory, and professional standards.
  • Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
  • Makes referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.
  • Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
  • Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.
  • Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department:
  • Supports and promotes new services as requested.
  • Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
  • Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
  • Assists co-workers in managing the team’s productivity/performance targets.
  • Manages their daily patient schedule.
  • Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms, and laundry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: Pay Range: $37.67 to $51.63 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend, and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit, and community — of you and your family members.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.