Therapist, Physical

As a Physical Therapist (PT) at Westfields Hospital & Clinic, you will perform comprehensive assessment of therapy patient, develop a plan of care, perform treatment as indicated, assess patient’s response to treatment, and assist with discharge planning. Duties include:

• Utilizes exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and education to improve the patient’s overall mobility, pain, and functional ability. 
• Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient, family/caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates inpatient and outpatient physical therapy patients.
• Establishes a plan of care and implement treatment, including exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and education
• Reassesses response to treatment, altering plan of care as necessary, to optimize a patient’s mobility, pain, and functional abilities
• Assists in discharge planning process
• Documents on electronic health system in a timely manner
• Communicates with referring practitioner, nursing unit, and other departments when appropriate
• Completes continuing education requirements, and provides staff in-service of material learned

Work Schedule:

• 0.8 FTE/32 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 6:30 pm, weekend rotation

Required Qualifications:

• Current physical therapist license in the State of Wisconsin 
• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of previous physical therapy experience
• Experience in EPIC computer system

Benefits:

• At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; 403b retirement program; competitive paid time off (PTO); short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); education reimbursements; employee assistance programs (EAP), employee well-being program; free parking; employee recognition and rewards; social club discounts to area attractions and events; community volunteer pay.

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

• Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you’ll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone’s throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  
  As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.