Physical Therapist (PT) – International Falls, MN

Next Move Healthcare • International Falls, MN

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides primarily outpatient physical therapy services, with additional inpatient coverage, in a community-focused rehabilitation department in International Falls, Minnesota. The role evaluates and treats patients with orthopedic, neurological, mobility, and functional conditions. Depending on departmental needs, the therapist may also provide occasional coverage in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings. The patient population includes adults, older adults, and pediatric patients when assigned and appropriately qualified, including local schoolchildren.

The therapist works with an experienced, collaborative rehabilitation team in a rural healthcare environment. The position offers 38–40 guaranteed hours per week, Monday–Friday day shifts, with an alternative four-day, 10-hour schedule potentially available. Weekend coverage is approximately every sixth to seventh weekend, with rare holiday coverage. Compensation is $80,000–$115,000 annually based on experience, with a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 tied to a two-year commitment. Epic is the listed electronic medical record system.

Requirements

• Physical therapy education meeting Minnesota licensure requirements.
• Active Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Minimum one year of experience in a health-related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one year of hire.
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, and patient education.
• Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Ability to provide services across outpatient and inpatient settings, with occasional SNF and home health coverage as needed.
• Ability to work weekday day shifts and participate in weekend rotations approximately every six to seven weeks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department.
• Experience providing physical therapy in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Experience in a Critical Access Hospital, rural healthcare facility, or community-based rehabilitation program.
• Previous experience treating patients in skilled nursing facilities or home health settings.
• Experience supporting pediatric rehabilitation or school-based physical therapy services.
• Strong background in orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, mobility training, and functional recovery.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a highly engaged, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring physical therapy, primarily in outpatient rehabilitation, with additional inpatient coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on diagnoses, functional goals, and clinical findings.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, physical function, strength, endurance, balance, and independence.
• Manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and other rehabilitation needs.
• Provide inpatient physical therapy to support mobility, functional recovery, and discharge planning.
• Occasionally provide coverage in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings, depending on patient and departmental needs.
• Support rehabilitation for diverse patients, including adults, older adults, and pediatric patients when assigned and appropriately qualified.
• Monitor progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers about therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, injury prevention, safety precautions, and home exercise programs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, occupational therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment documentation, and progress notes using Epic EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions, treatment planning, and discharge coordination when appropriate.
• Follow clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekend coverage approximately every six to seven weeks and occasional holiday coverage as required.
• Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while maintaining efficient rehabilitation workflows.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation environment focused on functional outcomes and community health.

Benefits

• Annual compensation of $80,000–$115,000, based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 with a two-year commitment.
• 38–40 hours guaranteed weekly.
• Alternative four-day, 10-hour shifts may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed