Impactful Physical Therapist: Team-Based Care

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a therapy professional to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions for a full caseload. The role includes discharge planning, education for patients and caregivers, and supervision of support staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership and referring physicians, adherence to policies and ethics, and contribution to smooth transitions of care across departments.

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.
• 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, and/or scope of practice.
• Work where the patient need is highest 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.
• Coordinate and deliver durable medical equipment to patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support smooth transitions of care.

Job description

Essentia Health seeks a therapy professional to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions for a full caseload. The role includes discharge planning, education for patients and caregivers, and supervision of support staff within a multidisciplinary team.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership and referring physicians, adherence to policies and ethics, and contribution to smooth transitions of care across departments.