Home Care Physical Therapist Southwest Metro

Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:November 19, 2024Department:78007300 Home CareShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: OccasionalJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)8-hour day shiftsOccasional weekendsJob Description:Provides physical therapy and education to clients. Referring clients to the appropriate resources as needed. May case manage clients in and out of assigned geographic region.Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides Physical Therapy treatment to clients.Initiates assessment of client per diagnosis.Consults with client on their goals and desired outcomes.Educates client, family members or others involved in care of treatment plan including age specific and cultural considerations.Identifies goals and intervention for each problem, impairment or functional limitations of client.Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progressing plan of care.Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines.Case management of clients as needed.Establishes and provides on-going oversight of plan of care.Makes interdisciplinary referrals.Facilitates communication with disciplines involved including providers and payer sources.Manages caseload taking into consideration priorities, scheduling, urgency of client in and out of assigned geographical areas.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited program2 to 5 years in a rehabilitation or long term care settingPreferred Qualifications Master's degree in Physical Therapy0 to 2 years in a Home Care or acute care settingLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in MN upon hireBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hireValid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employmentPhysical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently