Physical Therapist II - Outpatient Ortho

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Job Description
- Physical Therapist II
- Outpatient Ortho (261168)  

Job Description  |  |  | | --- | --- | | Physical Therapist II
- Outpatient Ortho  (261168)  Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities.

Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.  
** Equal Employment Opportunities:
** We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

** SUMMARY
* * We are currently seeking a
** Physical Therapist II
** to join our outpatient ortho PT team at our downtown Clinic & Specialty Center. This role will work 9-hour days, with Thursdays off. Schedule includes Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

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

** RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
* Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
* Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress
* Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
* Educates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
* Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
* Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
* Directs 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)
* Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants
* Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
* Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff
* Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
* Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
* Participates in program development
* Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
* Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor’s absence
* Provides work direction for clerical staff
* Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services
* Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures  
** QUALIFICATIONS*
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* * Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
* Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)   
*** Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:**
* * Knowledge 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
* Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
* Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
* Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
* Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
* Ability to…