PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services (Casual) - Brainerd, MN

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services (Casual) - Brainerd, MN at Essentia Health summary:

A Physical Therapist at Essentia Health evaluates, plans, and implements rehabilitation care for patients following professional guidelines. Responsibilities include patient treatment, education, discharge planning, documentation, billing, scheduling, and supervising support staff. The role involves working with inpatient and outpatient teams, participating in staff education, and supporting clinical and department initiatives.

Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Association of Physical Therapy using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies.
• Complies with organization code of conduct and meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• Inpatient and Outpatient teams consist of PTs, PTAs, OTs, Speech and Rehab Aids
• The schedule consists of weekdays and weekends as needed, plus a weekend rotation
• Patients are primarily adults and some adolescents
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current license in the state performing services

For More Information, contact:

Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter

Email:delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org

Phone: 612-655-7886

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Compensation Range: $37.80 - $56.70 / hour FTE: 0

Keywords:

physical therapy, patient care, rehabilitation services, treatment planning, patient education, clinical practice guidelines, documentation, billing, support staff supervision, healthcare