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Physical Therapist

Department

Staff Physical Therapist

Hours Full-time
Shift Days
Education/Training Graduate of a program in Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Registration in the State of Minnesota.
Experience Prior experience preferred in outpatient rehabilitation therapy.
Job Knowledge Evaluate and plan treatments for patients of all ages, operate physical therapy equipment and procedures, understand pathology and contra-indication to treatment, knowledge of anatomy, physiology, growth and development and hospital policy.
Description The individual in this position provides professional treatment for individuals in various settings owned by Rice Hospital and/or for time contracted to other Agencies. This therapist's primary focus is outpatients, but other areas to which this individual can provide therapy services would include inpatients at Rice Memorial Hospital, nursing home residents at Rice Care Center, home care clients; patients participating in aquatic therapy at MinnWest Technology Campus pool, vestibular rehab with Dr. Janing, and other agencies, as per contract. The therapist is responsible for professional assessment (evaluation), treatment, and communication. The individual also participates in department related activities, at the discretion of the department director, designed to maintain and increase professional skills.
Apply at Human Resources 320-231-4499 or 1-800-537-4677

*Note: Although many positions indicate only a part-time vacancy, this should not deter the potential applicant who desires a full-time position. In many cases Rice is able to combine job openings to accomodate full-time status.