What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services (Casual) - Brainerd, MN position at 4010 St Josephs Medical Center?
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.
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
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
St Josephs Medical Center
