Home Care Admission Physical Therapist, NW Region

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.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• Weekend Schedule Program 8

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
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of 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 weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $42.92 to $59.38 per hourThe 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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• 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