Physical Therapist – Home Care

Job Description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to join our Home Care/Hospice team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/compensatory assessments, compliance with regulatory standards and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. The Physical Therapist will communicate in a timely, clearly, and professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physician, and other internal/ external customers.

The staff will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards of practice and professional code of ethics. The Homecare Physical Therapist acts as a case manager to access and evaluate patient care needs and provides skilled therapy care and teaching to patients and families in their home.

The Physical Therapist is responsible to improve and prepare patients and families for self‑directed and/or assisted care in their community setting. The Physical Therapist coordinates medical, social, and financial resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care. The therapist supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, referrals to other disciplines, billing, and care delivery.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm, Occasional weekends.

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Current license with Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age‑related growth and development principles to provide appropriate service regarding primary diagnosis and multiple comorbidities affecting care.

• The role will require proficiency with communication and data processing equipment, clinical apparatus related to patient care in homecare, electronic medical record system, OASIS evaluation and data set.

• Work experience as a Physical Therapist for at least 3 years preferred.
• Experience in homecare desirable with knowledge of OASIS data set.
• High level assessment skill including medication reconciliation and teaching, technical skill, and communication skill.
• Demonstrates initiative, judgement, critical thinking, and ability to problem solve independently.

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a Health Partners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work‑life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

At Health Partners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high‑quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We bring together research and education through Health Partners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. At Health Partners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.