PT - Essentia Health Opportunities

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:Please apply to this position if you would like a recruiter to connect with you about our current openings. 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

FTE1Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.Essentia Health EEO:Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at EssentiaIt is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.