Physical Therapist II - Neuro

Job description

SUMMARY

nWe are seeking a *Physical Therapist II *to join our team at the Clinic and Specialty Center. This position will focus on neurological related conditions such as: acute and chronic TBI, vestibular related disorders, mobility including wheelchair evaluations, CVA, spinal cord injuries, amputations, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Disease, and people with general mobility and balance impairments. Our outpatient neuro PTs are part of the comprehensive TBI team at Hennepin Healthcare. This role is full time (Mondays to Thursdays 9:30AM – 6:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 AM – 5:30PM).

n*Purpose of the position:*In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

nRESPONSIBILITIES

nnPerforms and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations

nDevelops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety

nObserves, evaluates, and documents patient's progress

nParticipates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences

nEducates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments

nCompletes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards

nFunctions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students

nDirects and supervises activities performed by the PT 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)

nDirects and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants

nProperly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment

nDevelops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff

nOrients and mentors newly assigned staff

nServes as a clinical resource for other staff

nParticipates in program development

nRepresents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned

nAssumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor’s absence

nProvides work direction for clerical staff

nAssists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services

nFunctions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

n nQUALIFICATIONS

n/Minimum Qualifications: /

nnGraduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

nMinimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)

n n/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: /

nnKnowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques

nAbility to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment

nAbility to provide work direction for ancillary personnel

nAbility to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress

nAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team

nAbility to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own

nAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes

nAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

n n/License/ Certifications: /

nnPossession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy.

n nTitle: Physical Therapist II - Neuro

nLocation: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

nRequisition ID:

Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

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