Physical Therapist II - Casual

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist II to join their dynamic team. In this casual role, you will work 2 days a week across multiple clinic locations, focusing on orthopedic cases. Your expertise in pelvic health, integrative health, and neuro rehab will be invaluable as you collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional therapeutic services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives through evaluation, treatment, and education. If you're passionate about physical therapy and eager to contribute to a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school is essential.
• Minimum of 2 years fulltime experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and document findings.
• Develop patient care plans and educate patients on therapeutic techniques.
• Supervise activities performed by rehab aides and assistants.

Skills

Pelvic health

Integrative health

Neuro rehab

Counseling techniques

Patient education

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Tools

Rehabilitative equipment

Orthopedic equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a casual Physical Therapist II to join our team. This role will be required to work 2 days per week (open to 4 or 8-hour shifts) between several clinic locations (CSC downtown, Whittier, Brooklyn Park). Will handle an orthopedic caseload. Beneficial skills include: pelvic health, integrative health, and neuro rehab.

Purpose of this position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
2. Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
3. Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress
4. Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
5. Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
6. Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
7. Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
8. Directs and supervises activities performed by the Rehab aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties and departmental maintenance)
9. Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants
10. Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
11. Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff
12. Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
13. Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
14. Participates in program development
15. Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
16. Assumes charge responsibilities as assigned during the supervisor’s absence
17. Provides work direction for clerical staff
18. Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services
19. Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
2. Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques
2. Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
3. Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
4. Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
5. Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
6. Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
7. Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
8. Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

License/Certifications:

1. Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy