Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

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.

Position will be supporting River Falls and Hastings locations

• 1.0 FTE (80-hours per two-week pay period)
• Shift length flexible between the hours of 7a-530p
• Occasional weekends

Job Description :

To provide quality care that is appropriate, efficient, effective patient care meeting the patient's requirements for physical therapy.

Principle Responsibilities :

Provides therapy to patients.

Assesses each patient, as related to the therapy requested on physician referral and provides reassessments.

Gathers data including patient past and current health issues, systems review, selection of tests and measures to elicit additional information.

Makes clinical judgments based on examination and data gathered to generate an accurate therapy diagnosis.

Predicts optimal level of improvement and amount of time needed to reach that level.

Uses reexamination to determine whether predicted outcomes and goals are reasonable and modifies as necessary.

Involves patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.

Designs implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.

Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.

Coordinates, communicates, documents and bills per program, regulatory and professional standards.

Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.

Makes referrals to other practitioners as appropriate.

Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care per professional guidelines.

Supervises the therapeutic program and maintains oversight of the plan of care.

Promotes rehab services by ensuring patient and physician satisfaction.

Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.

Supports and promotes new services as requested.

Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.

Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.

Assists co-workers in managing the teams' productivity / performance targets.

Manage their daily patient schedule.

Assists in maintaining an efficient clinic flow including assisting with scheduling, cleaning rooms and laundry.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

0 to 2 years in the practice or program area

Licenses / Certifications :

Licensed Physical Therapist - MN State Board of Physical Therapy required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire

Licensed Physical Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire

BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days

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 if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands :

Medium Work

: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (

Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range :

Pay Range : $37.67 to $51.63 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary :

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include :

Medical / Dental

PTO / Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term / Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility / offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.