Physical Therapy- Outpatient Home Health- Detroit Lakes, MN - Now Hiring

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:

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

Educational Requirements:

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

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current license in the state performing services

Ada, MN:

• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer

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

Moose Lake:

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency
• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer
• Proof of current motor vehicle insurance

Hermantown Wellness Center:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)