Home Care Physical Therapist Southwest Metro

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Nov 20, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: November 19, 2024 Department: 78007300 Home Care Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts Occasional weekends Job Description: Provides physical therapy and education to clients. Referring clients to the appropriate resources as needed. May case manage clients in and out of assigned geographic region. Principle Responsibilities Provides Physical Therapy treatment to clients. Initiates assessment of client per diagnosis. Consults with client on their goals and desired outcomes. Educates client, family members or others involved in care of treatment plan including age specific and cultural considerations. Identifies goals and intervention for each problem, impairment or functional limitations of client. Continuously assesses needs of client and functional deficits, progressing plan of care. Initiates appropriate referrals to other disciplines. Case management of clients as needed. Establishes and provides on-going oversight of plan of care. Makes interdisciplinary referrals. Facilitates communication with disciplines involved including providers and payer sources. Manages caseload taking into consideration priorities, scheduling, urgency of client in and out of assigned geographical areas. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited program 2 to 5 years in a rehabilitation or long term care setting Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Physical Therapy 0 to 2 years in a Home Care or acute care setting Licenses/Certifications Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in MN upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently