Physical Therapist-7,500 Bonus Job Sleepy Eye Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Position: PHYSICAL THERAPIST-7,500 BONUS
Location: Sleepy Eye

Northwoods Rehab is Minnesota based and you will receive Operational, Clinical, and Compliance support from local leadership.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
$5/week health insurance
PTO benefits start at 26 days/year
11 days with holiday pay
Paid MN Licensure
401K
HSA & FSA accounts
Childcare FSA account

Job Requirements

Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
Current state licensure or license eligible
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

Physical Requirements

Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
Standing frequently
Walking frequently
Bending frequently
Overhead reach infrequently
Squatting occasionally
Kneeling occasionally
Standing rotation occasionally
Gripping frequently
Sitting occasionally
Stair climbing occasionally
Average work day is up to 8 hours
Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

PT job description - updated 10/1/2025

Job Relationships

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

Job Responsibilities

Provides and directs physical therapy services to patients, including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.

Provides physical therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.

Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and /or Treatment.

Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conducts
5. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.

Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.

Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.

Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.

Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.

Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.

Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.

Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.

Participates in discharge planning.

Supervises and directs Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the implementation of the treatment Plan.

Supervises Physical Therapy Aides, Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.

Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

Participates in patient, family and staff education.

Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.

Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.

Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required. PT job description - updated 10/1/2025

Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the Community.

Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.

Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA…