Rural Physical Therapist - Flexible 0.6 FTE + $5k Sign-On

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Essentia Health in Minnesota seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, treat, and implement care for patients per APTA standards and Essentia policies. You’ll develop evidence-based treatment plans, educate patients, and coordinate discharge planning for a full caseload.

This 0.6 flex role offers 24–40 hours weekly with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, opportunities across outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings, plus a focus on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of service.
• Willingness to work across outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
• Manage documentation, billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties for a full caseload.
• Demonstrate professional communication and supervise support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to optimize clinical and financial outcomes.
• Work with Essentia Health leadership and referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
• May serve as a clinical instructor and participate in department or therapy discipline committees.

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Evidence-based interventions

Patient education

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

PT degree (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Job description

Essentia Health in Minnesota seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, treat, and implement care for patients per APTA standards and Essentia policies. You’ll develop evidence-based treatment plans, educate patients, and coordinate discharge planning for a full caseload.

This 0.6 flex role offers 24–40 hours weekly with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, opportunities across outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings, plus a focus on professional growth and development.