Physical Therapist - Outpatient (FT) - Park Rapids, MN

Essentia Health•Park Rapids, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. The role involves providing therapy evaluation, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, providing patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload. It also includes handling all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload, such as documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties. The therapist will demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism, and supervision of support staff. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and coordination with referring physicians are essential for optimal clinical and financial outcomes. Compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct is required. The role may involve serving as a clinical instructor, participating in committees, and completing credentials that benefit patient care. The position may require working where patient need is highest, including flexing to other departments when home department schedule allows.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
Current physical therapy license in the state performing services

Nice To Haves

Reimbursement for licensure expenses
A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Must meet minimum FTE requirements

Responsibilities

Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct.
Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice.
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care.