Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Full Time) - Duluth

Job overview

Compensation is $38–$57 per year. The Physical Therapist - Acute Care (Full Time) - Duluth is an onsite role based in Duluth, MN. 22 - $57.33 per hour, and this position supports the St Marys Medical Center physical therapy department. This role exists to evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients. The therapist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and smooth transitions of care for a full patient caseload.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

duluth mn

essentia health

physical therapist

acute care

healthcare

clinical

rehabilitation

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, training, tuition reimbursement, educational programs, flexible scheduling, generous time off, wellness resources, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.

Why this role

Full-time role with flexible start times and monthly weekend rotation.

About the employer

Essentia Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.