Physical Therapist II - Outpatient Ortho

Hennepin Healthcare • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • 6d ago

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our outpatient ortho PT team at our downtown Clinic & Specialty Center. This role will work 9-hour days, with Thursdays off. Schedule includes Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Purpose of the position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress
Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
Educates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
Directs and supervises activities performed by the PT 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 assistants
Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff
Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
Participates in program development
Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor’s absence
Provides work direction for clerical staff
Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services
Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
Minimum 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 techniques
Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

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