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Physical Therapist NE

Robbinsdale, MN

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At North Memorial Health, you're part of an inclusive health family that is rooted in our values of relationships, inventiveness, and accountability. Empathy and care are at the heart of North's culture which is designed to actively support each team member's wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower customers to achieve their best health.

About this position

The physical therapist evaluates, establishes treatment programs and provides individualized care to customers. The goal of care is to prevent, correct, or alleviate disability, as well as to educate the customer/family about their role in the care plan. Functions as a part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, and collaborates with other caregivers with the goal of providing high quality customer care. Participates in department decision-making, improvement activities, and projects designed to improve customer care standards in the department.

 

What we’ll expect from you

• Interprets/reviews physician orders and obtains authorization for treatment.
• Evaluates customers at appropriate intervals.
• Designs, implements and revises treatment programs to meet customer needs in the context of the customer's age, growth and developmental status and current life situation.
• Completes required documentation which meets customer care needs as well as regulatory requirements.
• Documents other information per department policy and procedure.
• Involves the customer in the goal planning process, identifying outcomes relevant to the customer's life situation.
• Educates the customer and other team members regarding their role in the care plan.
• Collaborates and communicates verbally with other caregivers and involved parties.
• Delegates appropriate portions of customer treatment programs to physical therapist assistants and support personnel and provides necessary clinical direction.
• Follows appropriate indications and contraindications, Infection Control policies and Safety procedures.
• Educates the customer/significant other regarding their role in the care plan.
• Develops customer/significant other and collegial relationships that are positive, respectful, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory.
• Follows charge and payer requirements per department procedure, obtains and/or verifies authorization for treatment from MD and/or payer.
• Uses resources available to improve customer care.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The team member is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list. • Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
• Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

Interested? Here are our requirements

Education

• Baccalaureate, Master's, or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from an APTA Accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required for all candidates hired after June 1, 2014.   

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Previous work experience in acute care Physical Therapy preferred. • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency (e.g. keyboarding, Microsoft Office) required.      

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist to practice in the state of Minnesota
- State Requirement
• Must possess current class D driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record if driving to alternate locations
- NMHC Standard
• Must provide annual proof of insurance per hospital policy if driving to alternate locations
- NMHC Standard
• Current BLS certification or completion of certification during orientation period
- NMHC Standard

Licensure/Certification(s) Mandatory where Applicable

    

Licensure/Certification(s) Preferred

    

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947.


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North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor.
As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmative Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.
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