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Form of workSeeking dynamic outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapist to provide orthopedic PT services to pediatric through adult clientele with the M Health Fairview Rehab Services Flexible Workforce (FWF) team. The FWF team provides staffing coverage across multiple outpatient orthopedic therapy clinics in the greater Twin Cities metro area. Preferred candidate will have Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) training. Where MDT training and experience is limited, M Health Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth.
- FTE 1.0, authorized to work 80 hours per pay period.
- Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, there are opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities Job Description
The Physical Therapist partners with the patient and their care providers while performing evaluation and re-evaluation. Captures and applies pertinent data, performs examination, and determines treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals
Implements and modifies care plan based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
Implements and alters treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards.
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management.
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Stays in sync with department billing standards
Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
Crafting and implementing improvements, and participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Understands and maintains licensure/certifiation requirements
Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues professional development to support clinical standard processes
Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Adaptability
Travels to and provides care in multiple settings as assigned
Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient needs
Manages unanticipated changes throughout the day
Demonstrates ability to provide care with a variety of clinical populations
Completes assigned duties prior to transition to subsequent setting and/or establishes handoff for continuity of care
Adaptable in responding to demands of multiple processes and supervisors
Requires access to reliable transportation to be present at various locations to conduct and meet reasonable business needs
Qualifications
Required License/Certification/Registration
Physical Therapy registration/licensure in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in MN
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Education & Experience
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
1+ year of Physical Therapy practice
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
