Physical Therapist

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate outpatient, inpatients and home health care patients and determine an appropriate plan of care for physical therapy.
• Conducts treatments using appropriate application of physical therapy techniques, education and modalities.
• Documents therapy plan, patient treatment, and patient progress. Delegates responsibility for certain aspects of treatment to PTA and supervises performance.
• Plans and teaches home programs regarding the use of equipment and procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Communicates with physician and other health care staff about patients’ program and progress.
• Attends patient care conferences and discharge planning meetings when appropriate.
• Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy school.
• Passing score on the National Physical Therapy Exam.
• Must be licensed or ability to obtain a license to practice physical therapy in the state of Minnesota.
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid driver’s license.