Job DescriptionJob 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
The therapist will be expected to provide coverage for weekdays, sick calls and PTO for full time staff as well as weekends as needed
Patients are primarily adults and some adolescents
Inpatient teams consist of PTs, PTAs, OTs, and SLPs
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
Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
This position is open to students in their final year of training, they can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date
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
Job Location: Essentia Deer River HospitalShift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: /Hours Per Pay Period:Compensation Range: $34.21 - $51.32 / hourUnion:FTE: 0Weekends:Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at EssentiaIt is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.