Physical Therapist - Home Care

Interim HealthCare of the Twin Cities•Eden Prairie, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Interim Healthcare is hiring a full-time Home Care Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes. The role offers independence and flexibility while serving a general territory primarily in the southwest section of the Twin Cities metro area; the office is in Roseville, Minnesota. The position is scheduled for weekdays, Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation approximately once every six weeks depending on staffing levels. Weekend work receives additional compensation. The Physical Therapist collaborates with physicians and other licensed practitioners to evaluate patient function and equipment needs, develop and assess plans of care, monitor patient status, and modify treatment as indicated. The therapist also advises patients’ families and caregivers, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and completes timely and accurate documentation. The organization describes a culture focused on valuing and empowering employees to improve patients’ quality of life, with 1:1 patient ratios. Interim Healthcare of the Twin Cities provides home care and hospice services and emphasizes helping people maintain safety, independence, and dignity.

Requirements

Current license as a Physical Therapist in Minnesota.
Ability to travel within the geographic area served by the office.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Physical Therapist experience within the last five years that is relevant to the assigned patient population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians or other licensed practitioners in evaluating patient function, performance, and equipment needs.
Help develop the plan of care or treatment, including short- and long-term goals, interventions, and service intensity, frequency, and duration.
Participate in developing and evaluating the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
Regularly assess changes in patient status and determine whether planned services should be modified; perform reevaluations and obtain revised physician orders when indicated.
Advise and consult with families and other caregivers to support patient progress toward agreed-upon goals and discharge planning.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
Complete and submit timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation.