Casual Physical Therapist - Pediatrics, Workforce

Casual Physical Therapist - Pediatrics, Flexible Workforce

Join Fairview Health Services for the casual pediatric physical therapist role within our outpatient rehabilitation flexible workforce (FWF) team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a casual pediatric physical therapist to provide staffing coverage across multiple outpatient multi-specialty therapy clinics in the greater Twin Cities metro area. Preferred candidates will have experience providing interventions for torticollis, plagiocephaly, and pelvic health populations. If training and experience are limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. In collaboration with patients and families, the physical therapist delivers safe and effective care within scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and outcome establishment.

Key Details

• Casual position authorized to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Coverage at locations across the Twin Cities metro, including Burnsville, Edina, Eagan, Maple Grove, Maplewood, New Hope, and Woodbury.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services across 10 acute‑care hospitals, 3 post‑acute settings, and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Services include Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Audiology, and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab. Therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and participate in numerous specialty programs. As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab‑focused clinical quality team, Fairview emphasizes learning, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care.

The continuing education program offers 40+ courses per year at no cost to employees.

Responsibilities

• Partners with patient and family during evaluation/re‑evaluation.
• Gathers pertinent data, performs examination, determines treatment diagnosis.
• Develops individualized plan of care in collaboration with patient and family.
• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, determines prognosis for recovery.
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver.
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences.
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response.
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care.
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan.
• Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention.
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect changes in patient status and response to treatment.
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education.

Required Qualifications

• Physical Therapy License in the state of Minnesota or temporary license in Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Experience providing interventions for torticollis, plagiocephaly, and pelvic health populations.
• 1 year pediatric experience.

Benefit Overview

This is a non‑benefit eligible position; however, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program approved and in place at the time of offer is honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.