Physical Therapist; PT Home Health | Casual

Job Details

Job Location:

Perham Living - Perham, MN 56573 Position Type:
Casual/PRN Salary Range: $38.60 - $53.21 Hourly Job Shift: Day

At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being.

Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to restore mobility, improve functional independence, reduce pain, and prevent disability. Evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered home health services.

• Evaluate patients to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders, home health regulations, and physical therapy standards of practice.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in the home and community setting to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, safety, and functional independence.
• Perform patient evaluations, screenings, reassessments, and treatment documentation in accordance with state, federal, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Delegate appropriate patient care activities to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and provide ongoing supervision in accordance with Minnesota practice standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, RN Case Managers, therapy staff, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, disease management, equipment use, and strategies to maximize safety and independence.
• Safely operate, demonstrate, and recommend therapeutic exercise equipment, durable medical equipment, and other assistive devices while ensuring patient and caregiver competency.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, department meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and program development activities.
• Assist department leadership with performance improvement, community outreach, marketing, and promotion of home health therapy services.
• Provide consultation, education, and training to Perham Living campus staff and other departments as needed.
• Foster positive patient and family relationships through compassionate, respectful, and professional care while supporting patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, organizational policies, and department standards of behavior.
• Ensure a safe work environment while providing care in patients' homes.
• Participate on committees, attend required education and staff meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a physical therapy education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or its successor organization, or an equivalent program recognized under Minnesota licensure requirements.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience preferred; home health or geriatric experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat a broad range of patient populations, including adult and geriatric patients.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to safely operate and instruct patients in the use of therapeutic exercise equipment, durable medical equipment, and assistive devices.
• Willingness to participate in community education, marketing activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of current automobile insurance, and the ability to travel in all weather conditions.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Pass a background study through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

• Day Shift - 8am-4:30pm
• Casual or Roster Status

People join Perham Health for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. Perham Health offers a healthy work environment that promotes quality in ourselves and those we provide care to.

• We offer health, dental, and vision insurances, paid time off, retirement plan…