Physical Therapist Home Care - Casual

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Market competitive compensation

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a casual Licensed Physical Therapist responsible for the delivery of individualized care and assessment for Physical Therapy clients. This role includes conducting admissions, managing care planning, and supervising other caregivers. Candidates must possess a valid PT license in Minnesota, CPR certification, and demonstrate strong customer service and critical thinking skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered to support employees' needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, valid in Minnesota.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• Valid MN Driver's license and meets age and insurability requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions and care planning for Physical Therapy clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients and healthcare providers.
• Supervise PTAs and home health aides.
• Advocates for clients to obtain referrals and utilize Ridgeview/community resources.
• Maintains knowledge of department operations, visit procedures, and chart audits.
• Supervises PTAs, home health aides, and other caregivers when PT is provided.
• Participates in meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides professional, courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility and self-control

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Minnesota

Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job description

Purpose of Job

This casual position is responsible for the delivery of individualized assessment, care planning, intervention and discharge of Physical Therapy clients through the Home Health agency or Rehab Specialties department, working within the professional scope of practice as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Job Functions

1. Performs admission and OASIS assessments, discipline specific evaluations, care planning, interventions, documentation of care and discharge of client case according to RMC, agency and professional standards.
2. Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview, agency and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
3. Communicates with the client, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that client needs are addressed and authorization is obtained from appropriate parties for all visits made.
4. Serves as client advocate to obtain referrals, to advise and to utilize appropriate Ridgeview, agency and community resources to meet client needs.
5. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures and chart audit procedures.
6. Demonstrates competencies in the specialized area of Home Health, and utilization of reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for the provision of safe and effective care.
7. Provides effective supervision of PTAs, home health aides, and other applicable caregivers when physical therapy is provided.
8. Participates in meetings, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives as directed.
9. Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• See License/Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to promote Home Health and Rehab Specialties services
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, valid in Minnesota
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• Valid MN Driver's license and meets Ridgeview's age and insurability requirements

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.