Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-time (1.0 FTE)

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join its Rehabilitation Services team. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) and serves a diverse patient population across hospital outpatient, inpatient, and sub-acute settings at the Critical Access Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota. The role includes participation in a weekend and holiday rotation and offers flexible scheduling. The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized plans of care, and provides evidence-based interventions to help patients improve mobility, independence, function, and quality of life. The role involves addressing patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, and psychosocial needs; educating patients and families; collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team; and delegating and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate. The therapist also completes timely documentation and billing, maintains clinical competency through continuing education, and contributes to department initiatives, education, and community outreach. RiverView Health describes its therapy team as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and clinical specialization. The position offers patient-focused scheduling, including 1:1 sessions of 30–60 minutes, designated documentation time, licensure fee assistance, and continuing education expense coverage. Pay is $39.38–$50.95 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (MPT, MS, or DPT).
Current Minnesota Physical Therapist licensure or eligibility for licensure.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If not current, training will be provided, and certification must be obtained within four months of hire or employment will be terminated.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
A positive, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of healthcare or clinical experience.
Previous experience in outpatient and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
Specialized training or interest in Pediatric Services or Pelvic Health Services.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on functional, measurable goals.
Provide evidence-based physical therapy interventions across outpatient, inpatient, and sub-acute settings.
Help patients improve mobility, independence, function, and overall quality of life.
Identify and address each patient’s physical, emotional, cultural, and psychosocial needs with compassion and professionalism.
Educate patients and families on safety, mobility, home programs, and strategies to support continued progress.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other interdisciplinary care team members.
Delegate and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants as appropriate.
Complete timely documentation and billing in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
Maintain clinical competency through continuing education and professional development.
Contribute to a positive team environment and participate in department initiatives, education, and community outreach opportunities.