Physical Therapist

Summary Cook Hospital is seeking a Full Time Staff Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Team at our facility in Cook, Minnesota. Details Full Time (0.8 - 1.0) Day Shift Pay range: $40 - $50 per hour Sign on Bonus: $7,000 Benefits Cook Hospital & Care Center offers benefits to all regular full- and part‑time employees working a .5 FTE (20 hours per week) or above. Eligibility begins the first day of the month following 90 days of hire. Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and PTO Extended Illness Bank (EIB) Long‑term disability and life insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), VEBA, and FSA PERA Public Retirement (Minnesota) Free membership to on‑site wellness center Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bereavement leave Earned Sick and Safe Time Responsibilities The staff Physical Therapist reports directly to the Director and/or its designee for direct and non‑direct patient care issues, and has responsibility for direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, volunteers and students in their area of the physical therapy department/facility. Scheduling patients for treatment and evaluations. Preparing reports and records by department/facility personnel. Informing appropriate personnel of inventory of materials and supplies for their area of the department/facility. Utilizing skills of volunteers who may assist in their area. Utilizing skills of Student Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapists. Utilizing skills of Rehab Secretary and Rehab Aide appropriately. Evaluations Responsible for the evaluation of patients referred for physical therapy. Responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation in a timely manner (24 hours or less). Ensure all referral sources are advised of department/facility action with the case referred. Treatment Practice Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice policies. Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility. Conferring with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeping them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification and/or progress. Treat patients and function as a Staff Physical Therapist as necessary. Treat patients of any age, race, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice. Respect and understand the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions. Practice ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law. Records and Reports Responsible for authentication, preparation and submission of department/facility reports, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Evaluation reports/summaries Discharge reports/summaries Letters of medical necessity Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies Current progress notes on all patients within their area Special reports as requested by the Director Daily attendance records and summaries of same Meetings and Conferences Attend and participate in Department/Facility Meetings as required. Attend regular department/facility meetings to: Report on and discuss activities and needs of department/facility Discuss patient’s needs and progress Discuss reports and records Discuss expansion in terms of future goals and needs Professional Status and Public Relations Keep abreast of new techniques and trends in Physical Therapy. Attend conventions, meetings or special courses whenever possible and share information gained with department/facility personnel. Prepare and give talks to community groups as requested. Summarize any continuing education course and submit an article to local papers as a news release. Maintain good public relations with all community sources. Communicate in a manner consistent with Cook Hospital’s “Commitment to co‑workers” to foster a pleasant work environment and team approach to patient care. Licensure / Certification / Registration Must have, or be eligible for, state licensure or registration. Registration must be obtained within one year, or as per state law. If not registered, must have temporary registration. Must have a verification card of current instruction in CPR. Education Graduate of and have a certificate from an American Physical Therapy Association‑approved school of Physical Therapy, or a school approved by the World Congress of Physical Therapy. Experience Preferred minimum of two years experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Cook Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaizen Lab Inc.