What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Astera Health?
This position is scheduled for 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM, while also covering inpatients every 7-8 weekends. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.
Responsibilities required, but not limited to:
- Formulates total treatment programs, adjusts program to each patient’s needs and condition to ensure a positive outcome.
- Carries out treatments in accordance with physician’s orders. Contacts physicians as needed concerning patient condition or progress to maintain continuity of care.
- Documents evaluation and progress notes for each patient treated.
- Follows established policies, procedures, and safety precautions with use of modalities and equipment to prevent injury.
- Provides patient care in a safe manner during treatments.
- Provides physical therapy services as requested by Astera Health to meet outreach needs. Complete all documentation in adherence to Astera Health and CMS standard with 24 hours of treatment session
- Will work with in the rural general setting for treatment in areas of orthopedics, athletes, and neurological therapy across all ages.
- Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Minnesota
- 3 years of experience in aspects of rehabilitative medicine; Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this position.
Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
