PHYSICAL THERAPIST-HC - SKILLED HOMECARE

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a PHYSICAL THERAPIST-HC to join our SKILLED HOMECARE team!

Salary Range: $37.48 - $54.35 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: Weekdays, DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends
FTE: FULL TIME, 0.80 FTE

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy to Home Care/Hospice patients and primary case management when indicated. Responsible for timely and accurate communication and documentation relative to physical therapy delivery. Provides clinical supervision for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Promotes and develops physical therapy services in Home Care/Hospice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements.
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Minnesota Physical Therapy license. Wisconsin Physical Therapy license within six (6) months of hire. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: Two (2) years experience. Previous Home Care experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

NOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of the principles of receiving, storing and issuing supplies. Principles of packaging, shipping and mail handling. Ability to read and perform mathematic calculations at the high school graduate level; to exchange oral and written communication; to organize and prioritize workload; to work independently or as a team member; to establish good working relationships with co-workers, medical and Hospital staff and exhibit good interpersonal communication skills.

• READING- Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING- Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.
• SPEAKING- Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS- Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY- Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Inpatient Physical Therapists: Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Outpatient Physical Therapists (included in Inpatient Hospital Weekend Rotation): Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Outpatient Physical Therapists (not included in the Inpatient Hospital Weekend Rotation): Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds
• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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