Physical Therapist

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking a driven clinician with passion for helping patients live life to the fullest.

Our ideal teammate has manual therapy experience, a desire to grow professionally and a commitment to providing best-in-class care and exceptional patient outcomes.

 

POSITION: Physical Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual, (as-needed basis)

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

DEPARTMENT: Home Care. This role will complete work at our Professional Building.

 

JOB SUMMARY:
The staff Physical Therapist assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
2. Accurately assesses patients' needs.
3. Identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions.
4. Provides patient and family teaching.
5. Works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
6. These functions are carried out according to hospital policy in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department.
7. Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
8. Provides input into the budgetary planning process.
9. Contributes to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department
10. Communicates observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement.
11. Maintains positive relations with all customers.
12. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Minnesota.
2. Has BLS certification or ability to attain within six (6) months, and must maintain certification.
3. One or more years experience in the care of patients in an acute hospital setting preferred.
4. Demonstrates participation in and upholds Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.
5. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

JOIN OUR TEAM:
Nestled in the heart of the Northland, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is the dominant provider of primary care services in the local and surrounding area to include roughly 50,000 people. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 600 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Qualifications:

$40.49- $57.17 Hourly, based on experience