Physical Therapist

Description 1.0 FTE - Day Shifts (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM) At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan Qualifications: Current state Physical Therapy licensure and graduate of an accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy BLS certification within 90 days of hire Strong written and verbal skills Basic computer knowledge Must be able to work with all age ranges Job Responsibilities: Performs a physical therapy assessment and reassessment as indicated and develops a plan of care with patient goals and directed toward functional outcomes. This may include pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients. Observes and evaluates treatment effect and recommends change to the clinician, as appropriate. Ability to provide physical therapy services in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Evaluates the need for durable medical equipment. Contributes to safe discharge planning for inpatients including recommendations for transitioning to the next level of care through use of physical therapy appropriate evaluations. Charges patients accurately and timely in compliance with departmental policy and in compliance with specifications outlined in the annual CPT publication (current procedural terminology). Demonstrates knowledge and competency with physical therapy modalities. Meets documentation standards outlined in the physical therapy competencies. Directs and supervises physical therapist assistants and provides a clear treatment plan while maintaining a collaborative patient care partnership. Participates in education of physical therapy student shadows and interns. Participates in internal and external education and/or marketing of rehabilitation services annually. Maintains regulatory requirements, including Minnesota licensure and continuing education requirements. Presents at department in-services following participation with continuing education, i.e. discipline specific presentation, department presentation, journal club leader, etc. Attends department meetings and in-services, as scheduled. Ability to travel between multiple locations. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.