Hennepin Healthcare
Physical Therapist II, Casual - Acute Care
Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Summary
We are currently seeking a casual
Physical Therapist II
to join our acute care/inpatient rehab team. This role will work at our hospital. Schedule includes 2 weekend shifts per month (minimum) and opportunity to pick up shifts on weekdays based on staffing needs. Prefer candidates with acute care experience. Purpose of this 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 Directs and supervises activities performed by the Rehab 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 therapy assistants Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment Assists with developing and conducting physical therapy in-services for other staff Orients and mentors newly assigned staff Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy Up to 2 fulltime years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous clinical experience (rehabilitation/acute/trauma) Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapytheory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging andwrapping 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 anddocument patient progress Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including abilityto deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ fromhis/her own; Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, andphysicians\' notes Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity(educate) License/Certifications: Possession of valid Physical Therapy license, or temporary license, issuedby the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
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We are currently seeking a casual
Physical Therapist II
to join our acute care/inpatient rehab team. This role will work at our hospital. Schedule includes 2 weekend shifts per month (minimum) and opportunity to pick up shifts on weekdays based on staffing needs. Prefer candidates with acute care experience. Purpose of this 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 Directs and supervises activities performed by the Rehab 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 therapy assistants Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment Assists with developing and conducting physical therapy in-services for other staff Orients and mentors newly assigned staff Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy Up to 2 fulltime years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Previous clinical experience (rehabilitation/acute/trauma) Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapytheory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging andwrapping 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 anddocument patient progress Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including abilityto deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ fromhis/her own; Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, andphysicians\' notes Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity(educate) License/Certifications: Possession of valid Physical Therapy license, or temporary license, issuedby the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
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