Physical Therapist

Job Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the application of current physical therapy knowledge, theory, evidence, and sound clinical judgment in patient evaluation, treatment, and management. The therapist works closely with patients, families, and members of interdisciplinary care teams to provide efficient, effective, and individualized patient care.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of rehabilitation needs.
• Provide physical therapy services across multiple practice areas, including: 
  • Pain Rehabilitation Center
  • Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center (ages 12–22)
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy Services, with a small outpatient calendar typically serving 1–2 patients daily
  • Inpatient Physical Therapy Services on secured Mental Health Units
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions through individual and group treatment, as appropriate to patient and program needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated patient care.
• Provide patient and family education to promote functional independence, health, wellness, and participation in daily activities.
• Apply evidence-based physical therapy practice and clinical judgment when establishing plans of care, determining appropriate interventions, assessing patient response, and modifying treatment as needed.
• Participate in program planning and development to support effective delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Serve as an educator and mentor for physical therapy students, peers, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing caseloads and work assignments across practice areas based on operational and patient care needs.

 

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Physical Therapist. Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving. 
Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field. 
Also prefer active participation within professional organization. Current physical therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.