Physical Therapist - Home Care

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional care to Home Care and Hospice patients. In this impactful role, you will be responsible for providing physical therapy services, ensuring timely communication, and supervising assistants. The ideal candidate will possess a current Minnesota Physical Therapy license and have a passion for patient care. This position offers a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to the well-being of patients in their homes. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement

Life insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Physical Therapy license required.
• Two years of experience preferred, especially in Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy to Home Care/Hospice patients.
• Clinical supervision for the Physical Therapist Assistant.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy principles

Interpersonal dynamics

Problem-solving

Time management

Decision-making

Education

Current Minnesota Physical Therapy license

Wisconsin Physical Therapy license (within 6 months)

Job description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy to Home Care/Hospice patients and primary case management when indicated. Responsible for timely and accurate communication and documentation relative to physical therapy delivery. Provides clinical supervision for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Promotes and develops physical therapy services in Home Care/Hospice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements.

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Minnesota Physical Therapy license. Wisconsin Physical Therapy license within six (6) months of hire. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Experience: Two (2) years experience. Previous Home Care experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of physical therapy principles; interpersonal dynamics; community resources; legal limitations within the practice of physical therapy. Ability to make decisions and solve problems; work in a mature constructive manner; exercise good, professional judgment and to accept responsibility; follow through with directions; organize and prioritize responsibilities; present information to others; be self-motivated and independent; time manage.

READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING- Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

SPEAKING- Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to walk, talk, see, hear, bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds; sit and drive (providing own vehicle).

Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; handles emergency or crisis situations.

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off