What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Sholom Community Alliance?
The Physical Therapist assists clients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore maximum function.
Primary Responsibilities
1) Provide evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses/disorders in accordance with physician orders, working directly with clients and caregivers to offer education and instructions.
2) Provide support and counseling to individuals and families concerning loss of function, and coping with issues as they relate.
3) Supervise, contribute to performance appraisals, and delegate work assignments for Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and Physical Therapy students.
4) Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and organization requirements, completing discharge documentation as directed.
5) Maintain up-to-date programs and techniques to enhance physical therapy services provided.
6) Support various other Rehab responsibilities as needed.
Job Specifications
Education, Experience and Credentials
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Physical Therapy required.
• One or more years hands-on experience working with a geriatric population preferred.
• Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a Physical Therapist and must maintain licensure.
• CPR/First Aid certified through American Red Cross required.
Sholom is dedicated to the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of relevant background, employment verification and TB tests, as well as participating in mandatory vaccine programs (ex. COVID-19), testing requirements (ex. COVID-19, TB), and using designated PPE where and when required.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
8:30am - 5pm
18 hrs/wk
