Physical Therapist - Rural Services (Full Time) - Aurora, MN
Essentia Health
Aurora, MN, 55705, USA
Aurora, MN, 55705, USA
- $37.80 - $56.70 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- physical therapist
- rural healthcare
- patient care
The Physical Therapist provides evaluation, planning, and treatment of patients in rural outpatient and other healthcare settings following professional and organizational standards. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation, collaboration with healthcare teams, and supervision of support staff. The role offers professional development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural community.
Job Description: 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. Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree , or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
We're offering a $20,000 Sign On Bonus for this position!
Key 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.
- Compl y 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
Rural Healthcare:
- This Physical Therapist will primarily work in an outpatient setting, although will be expected to fill in other settings, such as Acute, Swing Bed & Nursing home.
- Deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.
- This position is open to students in their final year of training, they can receive a monthly stipend for a maximum of 12 months before the official start date
The schedule for this role will be Monday through Friday 7:30/8:00am - 4:30/5:00pm. No weekend requirements. Possible holiday coverage, as needed.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:- Current physical therapy license in the state performing services
Organizational Highlights:
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
- 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). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- Must meet minimum FTE requirements




