Physical Therapist - Home Health (Full Time) - Detroit Lakes/Fosston
Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501, USA
- $37.80 - $56.70 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- physical therapy
- home health care
- patient evaluation
This full-time Physical Therapist provides outpatient physical therapy services to patients in their homes in Detroit Lakes and Fosston, MN. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires appropriate licensure, administrative duties, patient education, and flexibility to support patient needs without weekend or on-call requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
This position will provide Outpatient Physical Therapy services to patients in their home in Detroit Lakes, MN & Fosston, MN.
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
- Demonstratesappropriate communication,professionalismand supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensureoptimalclinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Healthleadershipand coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complywithorganizational policies and procedures andthecode 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,participateindepartmentor therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that wouldbenefitpatient care
Schedule is generally Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Can be flexible on schedule. No weekend, holiday or on-call requirements.
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current license in the state performing services
Homecare Departments:
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date




