Physical Therapist Orthopedic Institute

Ridgeview-2; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time benefits eligibility

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the Rehab Specialties department. You will manage evaluation, intervention, and discharge for all ages within the professional scope of practice.

Responsibilities include delivering quality care, documenting outcomes, and communicating with patients and providers to meet care needs, while supervising support staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Minnesota.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability to communicate in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to adapt to different work locations to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharges client cases according to standards.
• Provides high-quality treatment and uses resources to promote continued quality care.
• Communicates with patient, healthcare providers, and insurers to address patient needs.
• Maintains knowledge of department operations, visit procedures, and chart audit procedures.
• Adheres to reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment.
• Supervises PTAs, ATCs, aides, students, and volunteers as needed.
• Delivers professional and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

English communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Base Pay $37.93 - $55.00 / Hour
• Job Category Rehab
• Employee Type Part Time Benefit Elig

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of Physical Therapy clients accessing the Rehab Specialties department. When working at Ridgeview the Physical Therapist will provide access, intervention and discharge for all ages within the professional scope of practice as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Job Functions

• Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharges client cases according to RMC and professional standards.
• Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
• Communicates with the patient, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that patient needs are addressed.
• Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures, and chart audit procedures.
• Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment.
• Provides effective supervision of PTAs, ATCs, aides, students and volunteers when physical therapy is provided.
• Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• See License/Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to promote Rehab Specialties services
• Ability to change work locations with or without prior notification in order to meet customer needs
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• 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

License/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, valid in Minnesota
• CPR Certification

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.

The Orthopedic Institute is a 20 bed hospital that specializes in the treatment of orthopedic surgeries with the majority being total joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ankle) replacements. The patient stay varies from same day surgery to a one overnight stay; all of which receive physical therapy services. We strive for excellence in the treatment of this population and have developed a positive reputation since the opening in 2023 through many patient testimonials.

Come and join our team of 11 physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who deliver the highest level of care to the total joint replacement population.