Physical Therapist I Casual - Outpatient

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a casual Physical Therapist I for their Outpatient team. The role involves providing therapeutic services, including evaluations and treatment planning, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Flexibility in scheduling and travel to community clinics is required. Ideal candidates will have a valid physical therapy license and a background in rehabilitation settings.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Up to 2 years of full-time experience.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops patient care plans to promote optimal function.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Tools

Rehabilitative equipment

Job description

Physical Therapist I Casual - Outpatient

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Position Overview

We are currently seeking a casual Physical Therapist I to join our Outpatient team. This role involves working 2-4 weekday shifts per month, with flexibility for half or full days, and additional hours as needed to cover PTO or leave of absences. The position requires willingness to travel to one of our community clinics: Whittier, Richfield, or Brooklyn Park.

Purpose

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety.
• Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress.
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares, and treatments.
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards.
• Directs and supervises activities performed by Rehab aides, including patient transfers, transport, preparation, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance.
• Supervises physical therapy interventions performed by assistants.
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment.
• Assists with developing and conducting physical therapy in-services for staff.
• Mentors newly assigned staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Up to 2 full-time years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute, or trauma settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, practice standards, and physical therapy techniques and treatment.
• Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and operate equipment.
• Ability to provide work direction and counsel patients and families.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physician notes.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license or temporary license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy.