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Physical Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Physical Therapist - Neurorehabilitation

The Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Golden Valley Campus is a 48-bed inpatient unit licensed as a skilled nursing facility for patients, exclusively serving individuals with neurological diagnoses. The primary patient population with an average age of 55 years old includes those recovering from stroke (CVA), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and spinal cord injury (SCI). As part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, Physical Therapists in TRP play a central role in delivering evidence-based neurorehabilitation focused on functional recovery and safe community reintegration. The primary goal is to provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective patient care meeting the patient’s requirements for physical therapy. Principle Responsibilities

Provides therapy to patients. Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments. Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information. Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis. Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level. Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary. Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment. Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions. Coordinates, communicates, documents, and bills per program, regulatory, and professional standards. Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client. Makes referrals to other practitioners as appropriate. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines. Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care. Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction. Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. 0 to 2 years in the practice or program area. Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire. Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire. BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days. Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice. Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently. Position will float to deliver neurorehabilitation in the Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) and Golden Valley outpatient units. 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period). 8-hour day shifts. Every fourth weekend rotation. Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.67 to $51.63 per hour. Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. Medical/Dental. PTO/Time Away. Retirement Savings Plans. Life Insurance. Short-term/Long-term Disability. Paid Caregiver Leave. Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness). Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable. Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Allina Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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