Physical Therapist - 0.6FTE Flex - Brainerd Area

Essentia Health•Brainerd, MN

About The Position

The Physical Therapist 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 role 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 increase up to 0.9 FTE based on department needs and candidate availability. The role includes a Saturday and Sunday rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd approximately every 10–12 weeks. The position has no call obligation. The therapist manages a full patient caseload, including evaluation, individualized treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, documentation, billing, scheduling, and other administrative requirements. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team, leadership, and referring physicians, and may provide supervision to support staff. The position may also include clinical instruction, committee participation, and credentials or certifications that benefit patient care. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified hires. Essentia Health provides an annual continuing education budget, reimbursement for licensure expenses, a rehabilitation career ladder, and leadership opportunities. Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to program requirements. The stated compensation range is $38.22–$57.33.

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, or 24 scheduled hours per week.
Availability for a Saturday and Sunday hospital rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd approximately every 10–12 weeks.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient and caregiver education, and plan for discharge.
Manage a full patient caseload and complete associated documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties.
Communicate professionally and appropriately, and supervise support staff such as 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, codes of ethics, and scope-of-practice requirements.
Work where patient need is highest, including flexing to other departments when the home department schedule allows.
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.
Leadership opportunities, including staff education, committee participation, onboarding, and mentorship.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
401(k) plan with employer contributions.
Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources.
Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to program requirements.