Physical Therapist

Institute for Orthopedics & Chiropratic; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Institute for Orthopedics & Chiropratic in Minnesota is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based care and drive patient outcomes. You will apply manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to improve mobility and pain.

You will lead treatment plans, supervise PTAs, coordinate with teams, and ensure accurate documentation and insurance compliance while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Alignment with IOC core values and a collaborative mindset.
• Team player in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Understanding of neuromusculoskeletal system and related conditions.
• Knowledge of Medicare/MA, Workers Comp and commercial insurance.
• Demonstrated problem-solver with strong communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy aligned with IOC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical operations to improve patient outcomes.
• Greet, room and educate patients, building rapport and guiding care.
• Develop individualized plans of care using approved modalities.
• Direct and supervise PTAs; ensure chart notes and EHR entries are complete.
• Maintain treatment rooms, equipment, and inventory; communicate needs.
• Adhere to laws, licensing, and IOC standards while pursuing learning.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Organized

Problem-solver

Neuromusculoskeletal knowledge

Medicare/MA & insurance understanding

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Minnesota PT license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Purpose

• Deliver exceptional physical therapy care that supports patients’ healing, improved mobility, function, pain management and quality of life using evidence-based physical therapy techniques aligned with IOC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate across IOC clinical operations team to identify, explore and continually improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow IOC workflows and policies to ensure a safe, clean, and collaborative workplace and excellent patient experience.
• Collaborate with other physical therapy staff to maintain physical therapy treatment rooms and gym (e.g., daily cleaning, stocking supplies, etc.). Regularly inventory supplies, communicating via Teams when supplies are low.
• Greet and room patients.
• Build professional rapport and clearly communicate with patients to understand their needs, guide their treatment and monitor progress. Educate patients on the benefits of physical therapy and how it complements their chiropractic and massage therapy treatments.
• Evaluate and identify patient needs based on physical examination and observation, evaluation of medical history, and test results.
• Develop and deliver individualized plans of care and treatment schedules using physical therapy techniques including manual therapy procedures, strengthening and stretching exercises, ultrasound, and other approved modalities. Ensure plans of care and treatment schedules align with prior authorizations, referral and insurance requirements.
• Outline and monitor progress against clear goals and expected outcomes for each patient. Adapt plans of care and treatment schedules as appropriate based on progress.
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) in the delivery of patient care. Regularly provide feedback and corrective instruction to ensure PTA is delivering care aligned with IOC workflows, policies and standards of care.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of electronic health record entries following IOC workflows and policies. Review, approve and co-sign PTA chart notes.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards governing physical therapy.
• Maintain required certification, licensing and compliance requirements. Seek out opportunities for continuous learning aligned with IOC’s standard of care.
• Build strong relationships with referral partners and across the community to support positive flow of new clients. Actively participate in referral-building and marketing activities to increase awareness of IOC and attract new patients.

Requirements

• Consistently demonstrate alignment with IOC core values: we are Trailblazers, Passionate about healthy living, Strive for excellence, Collaborate, and Apply wisdom to align bodies.
• Team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Understanding of the neuromusculoskeletal system, injuries and conditions and how to treat them.
• Understanding of the requirements and limitations associated with Medicare/MA, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury (Motor Vehicle, etc.), and Commercial insurance.
• Demonstrated problem-solver.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Degree from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist program
• Current Minnesota physical therapy license, in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Environment

• This position requires the ability to move about the office the majority of the day and the physical manipulation of patients’ bodies as well as treatment equipment. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers as well as gym equipment, ultrasound machines and other modalities.
• Local travel may be required.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.