Physical Therapist II - Acute

Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency • Minneapolis, MN • 1d ago

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking aPhysical Therapist IIto join our Acute Care team. This full time role will work days (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM), including every 4th weekend.

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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