• Casual Physical Therapist - Acute Care

    Fairview Health Services (Burnsville, MN)


    Job Overview

     

    _Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_

     

    At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

     

    We are seeking a casual physical therapist to join our rehab team at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville!

     

    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.

     

    + FTE: .01, casual position.

    + Schedule: One weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday) for 8-hour shifts.

    + Opportunities to pick up additional weekday and weekend shifts as available!

     

    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.

     

    Develop an individualized plan of care through coordination

     

    Capture and apply pertinent data, performs examination, and resolves treatment diagnosis

     

    Analyze data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals

     

    Implement and modify care plan based on reassessment and patient response

     

    Coordinate care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan

     

    Partner with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

     

    Implement and alter treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

     

    Assess patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provide appropriate education

     

    Documentation/Billing

     

    Use acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards

     

    Complete documentation in a timely manner per department standards

     

    Stay in sync with department billing standards

     

    Professional Expectations

     

    Prioritize tasks and patient care for effective time management

     

    Understand and follow professional licensure/certification requirements

     

    Advise team members and/or supervise students as designated

     

    Pursue professional development to support clinical standard processes

     

    Quality Improvement

     

    Craft and implement improvements, and participate in and support entity/system initiatives

     

    Meet or exceed department standards for productivity

    Required

    Physical Therapy registration/licensure in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in MN

     

    Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

     

    Preferred

     

    Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

     

    1+ year of physical therapy experience

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

     

    Compensation Disclaimer

     

    An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status