Physical Therapist - Casual

Ridgeview Le Sueur is building a rehab team that are experts in critical access care, orthopedics, and outpatient neurology. You will join more than 100 members of a larger Ridgeview Rehab team with excellence in practice and professional growth support.

Purpose of Job

This casual position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of Physical Therapy clients accessing the Rehab Specialties department. When working at Ridgeview the Physical Therapist will provide access, intervention and discharge for all ages within the professional scope of practice as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Job Functions

1. Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharges client cases according to RMC and professional standards.
2. Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview and professional resources to promote continued quality care.
3. Communicates with the patient, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that patient needs are addressed.
4. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures, and chart audit procedures.
5. Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment.
6. Provides effective supervision of PTAs, ATCs, aides, students and volunteers when physical therapy is provided.
7. Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• See License/Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work independently and organize tasks
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior
• Ability to promote Rehab Specialties services
• Ability to change work locations with or without prior notification in order to meet customer needs
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills

License/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, valid in Minnesota
• CPR Certification

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.

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