Physical Therapist - 0.6FTE Flex - Brainerd Area

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy accredited program 

This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified hires.

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. 
• Comply 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