Physical Therapist

Job Overview

We are seeking a weekend program physical therapist to support acute care patient needs at M Health Fairview St John's Hospital in Maplewood

The physical therapist will work with a variety of patient populations; including, but not limited to, ortho, neuro, general medical, general surgical, cardiac, oncology and medically complex. 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.

• FTE: .01, weekend program position.

• Schedule: Two full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month for 8-hour shifts and one holiday per year.

• Preference for candidates willing to pick up additional weekday and weekend shifts, as available

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.

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 Therapy License in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy

• 1 year

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

This position offers a flat rate within the specified compensation range. The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Furthermore, our organization values pay equity and includes considerations of internal team equity when extending any offers. 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 Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status