Physical Therapist - Homecare

HealthPartners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners in Minnesota is looking for a Homecare Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves direct patient care and coordination of resources for effective home therapy. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and a current Minnesota license. Preferred qualifications include at least three years of experience and familiarity with OASIS data. HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement programs, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred.
• Experience in homecare with knowledge of OASIS data set is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support families in home settings.
• Coordinate medical, social, and financial resources for care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Proficiency with communication and data processing equipment

Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles

Ability to problem solve independently

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to join our Home Care team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/compensatory assessments, compliance with regulatory standards and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Physical Therapist will communicate in a timely, clearly, and professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physician, and other internal/ external customers. The staff will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards of practice and professional code of ethics.

The Homecare Physical Therapist acts as a case manager to access and evaluate patient care needs and provides skilled therapy care and teaching to patients and families in their home. The Physical Therapist is responsible to improve and prepare patients and families for self-directed and/or assisted care in their community setting. The Physical Therapist coordinates medical, social, and financial resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care. The therapist supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, referrals to other disciplines, billing, and care delivery.

Work Schedule

On – Call, hours to pick up are Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm, occasional weekends

Required Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple comorbidities affecting care.
  • The role will require proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to patient care in homecare, electronic medical record system, OASIS evaluation and data set

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience as a Physical Therapist for at least 3 years preferred.
• Experience in homecare desirable with knowledge of OASIS data set.
• High level assessment skill including medication reconciliation and teaching, technical skill, and communication skill.
• Demonstrates initiative, judgement, critical thinking, and ability to problem solve independently.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!