Job Description:Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Association of Physical Therapy using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program

This Physical Therapist Flex Team role provides staffing support across multiple departments and locations to meet fluctuating patient care needs. The position does not carry a dedicated caseload and instead rotates between service areas as needed. The Physical Therapist will receive primary training at hospital locations within the Twin Ports region and additional orientation at smaller clinic sites as assignments require.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Provides 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) and complies with all organization policies.
• Complies with organization code of conduct
• Meets 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
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Schedule is generally Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, although could be 7:00am - 3:30pm. This role includes a one-weekend per month rotation at the hospital; typically only Saturdays, but could include Sundays. Hours depend on census. There is also a holiday rotation (1 winter, 1 summer) at any location.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current license in the state performing services