Physical Therapist South Resource

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 26, 2024

Department:

31009811 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Therapy Staff Resources

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

To provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, effective patient care meeting the patient’s requirements for physical therapy.

Key Position Details:

Position will support five CKSPTC clinics in the south metro and three regional areas - Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, Owatonna and Faribault. The schedule will be created four weeks in advance.

• FT position, 8-hour shifts, and no weekends
• Hours will be between 7:30a - 6:30p
• Mileage reimbursement is available

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients.
  • Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.
  • Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.
  • Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.
  • Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.
  • Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.
  • Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
  • Designs implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
  • Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
  • Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.
  • Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
  • Make referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.
  • Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.
  • Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.
  • Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
  • Supports and promotes new services as requested.
  • Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
  • Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
  • Assists co-workers in managing the teams’ productivity/performance targets.
  • Manage their daily patient schedule.
  • Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required
• 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area required
• Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire or
• Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire and
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
• Valid 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 employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.67 to $51.63 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of