Hennepin County Medical Center
Physical Therapist II - Casual
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.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.RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluationsDevelops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safetyObserves, evaluates, and documents patient's progressParticipates in hospital rounds and patient care conferencesEducates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatmentsCompletes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standardsFunctions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant studentsDirects 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)Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistantsProperly applies and operates rehabilitative equipmentDevelops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staffOrients and mentors newly assigned staffServes as a clinical resource for other staffParticipates in program developmentRepresents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assignedAssumes charge responsibilities as assigned during the supervisor's absenceProvides work direction for clerical staffAssists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and servicesFunctions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapyMinimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: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 techniquesAbility to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipmentAbility to provide work direction for ancillary personnelAbility to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progressAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the medical teamAbility to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her ownAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notesAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)
License/Certifications:Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities
to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.Please Note:
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.Total Rewards Package:We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement
(Available
ONLY
for benefit eligible positions) .For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.Department: CSC Physical Therapy Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual) Shift Detail: Day, Rotating Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: No Union/Non Union: Non-Union Min: $38.00 Max: $57.00 Job Posting: Sep-27-2024
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.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.RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluationsDevelops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safetyObserves, evaluates, and documents patient's progressParticipates in hospital rounds and patient care conferencesEducates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatmentsCompletes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standardsFunctions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant studentsDirects 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)Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistantsProperly applies and operates rehabilitative equipmentDevelops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staffOrients and mentors newly assigned staffServes as a clinical resource for other staffParticipates in program developmentRepresents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assignedAssumes charge responsibilities as assigned during the supervisor's absenceProvides work direction for clerical staffAssists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and servicesFunctions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapyMinimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: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 techniquesAbility to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipmentAbility to provide work direction for ancillary personnelAbility to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progressAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the medical teamAbility to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her ownAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notesAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)
License/Certifications:Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities
to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.Please Note:
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.Total Rewards Package:We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement
(Available
ONLY
for benefit eligible positions) .For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.Department: CSC Physical Therapy Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual) Shift Detail: Day, Rotating Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: No Union/Non Union: Non-Union Min: $38.00 Max: $57.00 Job Posting: Sep-27-2024