Physical Therapist - Temporary

Ecumen; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Physical Therapist starting 12/21/2026 for a 12-week assignment. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and therapy interventions within professional standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing evaluations with physicians, supporting home health and senior care patients, documenting care, ensuring CMS guidelines compliance, and supervising staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current license or registration as a Physical Therapist.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to irregular hours and events.
• Knowledge of safety rules and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessments and treatment planning to meet patient goals.
• Assists patients with treatment plans and secures supplies and equipment.
• Evaluates progress and adjusts treatments as needed.
• Completes discharge planning and contributes to patient care conferences.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in home exercise programs.
• Documents care in patient records for billing and compliance.
• Supervises and develops physical therapy staff.
• Adheres to CMS and state regulations; manages license renewals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Safety policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Temporary Full-Time Physical Therapist l Start 12/21/2026 l Length: 12 weeks l Monday - Friday, no weekends

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions within professional practices and ethical standards. This position practices within state licensure requirements and scope of practice.

About Us:

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring a Physical Therapist. The Ecumen Lakeshore community includes 100 independent living and 40 assisted living apartment homes, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services as well as short-term rehab and post-hospital care private rooms to care for up to 60 patients along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota.

The targeted pay range for this job is $46 - $50 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides comprehensive assessments and treatment planning to effectively meet patient's goals and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription.
2. Helps patients accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary supplies and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence. Administers therapy statements according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician. Directs treatments given by aides and assistants.
3. Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, documenting and evaluating patient's progress, recommends and implements adjustments and modifications.
4. Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care workers. Contributes to patient care conferences.
5. Ensures continuations of therapeutic plan by designing and instructing patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs. Recommends and/or provides assistive equipment.
6. Documents patient care services by charting in patient record. Provides accurate and detailed record of services rendered for billing purposes.
7. Supervises and develops the physical therapy staff. Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
8. Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS, federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies). Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Previous experience working as a Physical Therapist
• Current license, state certification, or registered as a Physical Therapist in good standing
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations including able to work irregular hours, attend meetings and special events
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree
• 2+ years previous experience in home health, hospice or senior care

Licenses & Certifications

Physical Therapist (required)

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