Physical Therapist - 0.6FTE Flex - Brainerd Area

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, treats, and implements patient care in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association professional standards and Essentia Health policies and procedures. This flex-FTE position primarily serves outpatient clinics in Brainerd and surrounding areas. It requires a minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE (24 scheduled hours per week), with the opportunity to flex up to 0.9 FTE through outpatient or hospital coverage, depending on department needs and candidate availability. The position includes a Saturday and Sunday rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd approximately once every 10–12 weeks. The Physical Therapist provides care for a full patient caseload, including evaluation, individualized treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, patient and caregiver education, and discharge planning. The role also includes documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team, leadership, and referring physicians, and may contribute to staff supervision, clinical instruction, committees, and mentorship. Qualified hires are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The position offers an annual continuing education budget, licensure expense reimbursement, a rehabilitation career ladder, leadership opportunities, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
Current Physical Therapist license in the state where services are performed.
Minimum commitment of 0.6 FTE (24 scheduled hours per week); flexibility to increase to 0.9 FTE based on department needs and candidate availability.
Meet minimum FTE requirements.
Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
Implement evidence-based interventions and provide patient and caregiver education.
Complete discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
Perform documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative requirements for a full caseload.
Communicate appropriately and professionally and supervise support staff, including licensed assistants, aides, and volunteers.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Work 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, and scope of practice.
Work where patient need is highest, including flexing to other departments when the home department schedule allows.
Participate in a Saturday and Sunday rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd approximately every 10–12 weeks.
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credentials or certifications that benefit patient care.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified hires.
Annual continuing education budget.
Reimbursement for licensure expenses.
Rehabilitation career ladder to reward high-performing therapists.
Leadership opportunities, including staff education, committee participation, onboarding, and mentorship.
Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Flexible scheduling.
Generous time off.
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.