Position Summary

The Physical Therapist position directs the assessment, treatment planning and implementation of therapy services to patients of all ages, utilizing current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment. Works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care. Serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers and other medical professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts an appropriate evaluation of the patient and documents accurate information within the medical record.
• Develops and implements age appropriate functional goals and treatment plan based on referral, the patient’s history, examination findings, and patient’s input.
• Re-evaluates goals and treatment plan at appropriate intervals and modifies the therapy program based on the patient’s response to treatment to ensure optimal outcome.
• Provides timely discharge planning including equipment needs assessment, identification of community resources where needed and completion of home program/discharge summary.
• Develops appropriate treatment interventions, considering indications and contraindications, based on patient’s current level of functioning.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of the patient’s progress and the treatment performed that meet professional standards.
• Communicates/collaborates with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, response to treatment, goals and program changes.
• Clearly presents verbal and written instructions to patients and their families in appropriate terminology.
• Pursues continuing education opportunities

Selection Criteria:

• Licensed by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy to practice in Minnesota
• Prefer 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification (or obtain within six months of hire)

Scope:

• 80hrs/2wks
• Weekdays: Monday-Friday, working five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, varying between 7:30am-6:00pm
• This position will be scheduled to work 2-3 weekends a year and one holiday every other year

Northfield Hospital + Clinics has a 100+ year history of providing exceptional care for our patients. We are an integrated, independent, health care system serving people throughout the Twin Cities south metro and southern Minnesota.

Here, our employees drive our success and our reputation. We value great employees, and offer competitive salaries and a variety of benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more.) It's our commitment to maintaining an excellent workforce.

In this position, we offer:

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience, $38.13-$53.83 per hour
• Weekend Differential Pay
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-Site Parking
• Work Perks, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount, cell phone, computer, and event discounts

You belong with us. Work with meaning and purpose.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital and Long Term Care Center in Northfield and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, Lonsdale and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.