Physical Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to provide compassionate care in home health and hospice settings. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, supervising assistants, and collaborating with healthcare teams. An ideal candidate will possess a degree in physical therapy and a valid license to practice in Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity for rewarding work in a supportive environment focused on community health.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate, Masters or Doctorate program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of MN.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Patient care including evaluation and treatment of patients referred by providers.
• Provides appropriate supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants and support personnel.
• Completes documentation related to patient care in a timely manner.
• Participates in and provides educational in-services for staff and providers.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and provides professional recommendations regarding patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Evaluation and treatment

Supervision

Collaboration

Education

Degree in physical therapy

Current CPR certification

Licensed to practice in MN

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Home Health & Hospice…Your time at work should be fulfilling.

Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join CHI Home Health and Hospice. Experience the opportunity to provide compassionate, personalized care in the home. Our skilled staff improve lives by providing care for our patients wherever they call home. We are focused on caring for patients recovering from injuries, living with a chronic illness, and other medical needs.

The person serving in the position of Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating disabilities, injuries and disease using a range of manual therapy, modalities and exercises as well as providing education and consulting services. The Physical Therapist complies with all regulatory, professional, ethical, quality improvement and facility standards, performs charting and patient progress notes as well as supervision, training and assistance to department personnel. The Physical Therapist serves in a multidisciplinary capacity providing services to a wide variety of populations which may include pediatric, medical/surgical, orthopedics, outpatient. Homecare services are also provided and may increase travel frequency.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Patient care including evaluation and treatment of patients referred by providers
2. Provides appropriate supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants and support personnel
3. Completes documentation related to patient care in a timely manner
4. Participates in and provides educational in-services for staff and providers
5. Collaborates with healthcare team and provides professional recommendations regarding patient care
6. Participates in patient related care coordination activities (e.g. care conferences, etc.)
7. Positive promotion of department and profession within hospital/clinic as well as community
8. Other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate, Masters or Doctorate program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of MN
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Current MN Driver’s license

Preferred

• Community/home health experience

Where You'll Work

You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives!

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.