Physical Therapist

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist will aid in the orthopedic care and treatment of patients by planning, interpreting, and implementing specific therapy treatment programs

This is a full-time Physical Therapist role will be primarily based between our Vadnais Heights and Coon Rapids Campuses. Monday - Friday daytime schedule. This position may also require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.

• Evaluates, plans and implements patients� treatment program in coordination with medical staff.
  
• Administers treatment program per physician orders, clarifies physician�s treatment
  
• Instructions and/or confers with physician and medical staff on patient care issues as indicated.
  
• Recommends physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided.
  
• Evaluates charts and reports on patient�s progress.
  
• Maintains patient records, charts, and discharge summaries.
  
• Educates patients and family in proper self management care and exercise programs.
  
• Conducts and participates in clinic educational programs.
  
• Assists other therapists in planning treatment programs.
  
• Participates in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
  
• Participates in establishing job requirements and goals; performs duties at the desired level of competency.
  
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment.
  
• Maintains currency in field through continuing educations, literature, and seminars.
  
• Follow policies and procedures governing the handling of confidential information as defined by Summit Orthopedics and applicable laws and regulations. Regularly reviews accuracy, availability, and security of information.
  
• Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by staying current with existing and new legislation and advises management on needed actions.
  
• Other related duties, as assigned.
  

Summit's hiring range for this position is $80,444 to $100,556 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.

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Experience

Preferred* 1 year(s): One year of previous physical therapy experience preferred.

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Education

Required* Bachelors or better in Physical Therapy

Preferred* Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy

• Masters or better in Physical Therapy
  

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Licenses & Certifications

Required* Basic Life Support

• Licensed Physical Ther
  

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