Physical therapist - care hospital

We are seeking a physical therapist to support acute care patient needs at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina!

The physical therapist will work with a variety of patient populations, including, but not limited to, ortho, neuro, general medical, general surgical, cardiac, oncology and medically complex. In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm and two full weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month for 9-hour shifts (8:00am - 5:30pm) and one holiday per year.

Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute‑care hospitals, 3 post‑acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab‑focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient‑centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

The physical therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re‑evaluation

Gathers pertinent data

Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family

Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks

Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences

Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response

Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care

Implements plan of care

Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

Physical Therapy License in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in the state of Minnesota

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

1+ year acute care experience

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.