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

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

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 meetminimumFTE requirements