Physical Therapist - Aquatic Therapy - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Physical Therapist - Aquatic Therapy is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care while performing evaluations as well as developing and administering treatment plans for a wide variety of outpatient conditions effectively and efficiently. This position will include a determined combination of both land-based patient care and pool-based patient care activities.

This is a full-time role, must be flexible to meet clinic needs, out of our Waconia location.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Routinely evaluate and treat outpatient conditions in consultation with physician. Occasionally evaluate and treat outpatient conditions under direct access.
• Effectively determine and apply a wide variety of therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and other treatments in accordance with state practice act
• Apply lawful and ethical use of therapy services in daily treatments.
• Document patient care services according to regulatory and department guidelines
• Direct supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may be required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in collaborating, evaluating, treating, setting plans of care including aquatic pool therapy interventions in collaboration with other PT/PTA/ATC/MD team members or referring providers.
• Able to perform PT duties and provide direct, in-water, 1:1 patient interaction during Aquatic Therapy appointments for half or whole day timeframes.
• Collaborate with physicians, managers and staff across the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on clinic needs including but not limited to variable shifts, multiple clinic locations, etc.
• Maintain safe environment for self, staff and patients.
• Participate in continuing education in order to maintain state license.
• Routinely participate and share knowledge obtained from continuing education courses with staff and the community at the direction of the department or organization.
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program; bachelor's degree required, Master's or Doctorate Degree preferred.
• Active Minnesota state license in Physical Therapy in the state in which practicing.
• Perform as Certified Pool Operator if assigned by clinic manager. (training and certification will be provided)

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping, stair climbing, ducking, working in narrow and wet areas, standing, or sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner.
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions.
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system.
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic setting
• Variety of employer locations
• Therapeutic Bromine pool environment

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.