**Building Location:** Park Rapids Hwy 34 Clinic **Department:** 65380 Physical Therapy - PRK HWY 34 **Job Description:** Physical Therapist responsible for delivering comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services, with a focus on evaluation, treatment, education, and consultation, aimed at enhancing functional abilities and achieving optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for outpatient physical therapy and demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. An interest in working within a rural healthcare environment to improve the well-being of diverse patient populations is essential for success in this role. **Education Qualifications:** **Key Responsibilities:** + Provide outpatient physical therapy services including evaluation, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients + This therapist will primarily provide patient care to an adult population, including orthopedic injury/surgery, neurological conditions, and general medical conditions. + Complete all ancillary and administrative tasks for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other related duties. + Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism, and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and comply with all organization policies. + Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes. + Work closely with Essentia Health management and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care. + Complies with organizational policies and procedures and code of conduct + Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, and scope of practice + Optional involvement in weekend coverage at the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Detroit Lakes hospital **Organizational Highlights:** + Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care + An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills + A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists. + Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF **Educational Requirements:** + Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program **For More Information, contact:** Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter Email: delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org Phone: 612-655-7886 **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** Certification/Licensure Requirements: + Current license in the state performing services **FTE:** 1 **Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:** **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start Time:** **Shift End Time:** **Weekends:** **Holidays:** No **Call Obligation:** No **Union:** **Union Posting Deadline:** **Compensation Range:** $37.39 - $56.09 **Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*:** + **Health Coverage:** Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being. + **Retirement Savings Plans:** 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security. + **Professional Development:** Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. + **Work-Life Balance:** Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives. + **Employee Wellness Programs:** Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. *Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. It 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.