Physical Therapist - Orthopedics

Fairview Health Services

  • Blaine, MN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Job OverviewWe are seeking a physical therapist to support adult patient needs at M Health Fairview Clinic in Blaine!The therapist will work with a team of physical therapist's and a hand therapist. The patient population includes general practice outpatient treating diagnoses in orthopedics and there are opportunities to treat other specialty diagnoses if applicant has experience including vestibular, pelvic health, or other specialties.
  • FTE: 0.1, authorized for 8 hours per pay period.
  • Schedule: Ideally most Saturdays, 8:00am - 12:00pm. Excluded Saturdays are closest to major holidays (Christmas, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving).
  • Some flexibility, as needed, with Saturday shifts.
  • If desired, opportunities to pick up weekday shifts and potential to create regular weekday schedule.
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 Fairview rehab team, you would have 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.In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.Responsibilities
  • The physical therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
  • Gathers pertinent data
  • Performs examination
  • Determines treatment diagnosis
  • Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family
  • Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
  • Determines prognosis for recovery
  • Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
  • Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
  • Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
  • Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
  • Establishes appropriate discharge plan
  • Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
  • Implements plan of care
  • Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
  • Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Required Qualifications
  • Physical Therapist in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy
  • 1 year experience
Benefit OverviewAlthough this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.
Compensation DisclaimerAn individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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