Physical Therapist

This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus Starting wage $44/hour

Schedule: Full-time | 64-80 hours per pay period | Monday-Friday | 8 am – 4:30 pm

Why Home Health?

Home health settings offer the unique opportunity to work closely with patients in their own environment, fostering deeper relationships and tailored care. You'll enjoy a flexible schedule, the chance to see immediate results, and the satisfaction of helping individuals regain independence and improve their daily lives. If you're dedicated to making a meaningful difference and prefer a personalized, home-based setting, this role is for you.

Scope

Responsible for organizing, developing, and directing physical therapy services in accordance with the standards and practice of physical therapy, state and federal regulations, and Knute Nelson’s policies and procedures.
Ensure time management that best utilizes Knute Nelson’s resources while meeting client needs.
Assure that the highest degree of quality care, customer service, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

Knute Nelson Values

Christian Heritage

We believe that our Christian heritage is an integral part of the care we provide.

Valuing People

We believe that our success depends on an engaged workforce that is able to carry out meaningful work, has a clear organizational direction and the opportunity to learn in order to achieve a high standard of performance.

Customer-Focused Excellence

We will seek to understand our customer’s desires, respond to their voice and deliver a valuable experience.

Community Engagement

We believe we are an integral part of the communities we serve and will invest time and resources to benefit the communities, which will benefit those we serve.

Stewardship

We believe we must be good stewards of our financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our mission.

Competencies

Accountability and Trust - Relentless about accomplishing company priorities. Identifies what needs to be done and proactively takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and striving for excellence in performance to company strategies and goals. Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of organizational responsibility, confidentiality and commitment of service.
Customer First Attitude - Makes the customer experience a primary focus of one’s actions; is accessible and provides prompt service. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial customer relationships. Quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.

Education and Experience Required

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Minnesota.
Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months from date of hire.
Must have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured personal vehicle.
Must complete and pass a state required background study.
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position.
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.
Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, clients and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Care - Evaluate clients; obtain and interpret subjective and objective data. Develop treatment plans and programs including short-term and long-term goals in accordance with physician orders. Provide quality care that assists clients to meet goals; complete re-evaluations per requirements.
Client Records and Billing - Provide accurate and timely documentation of services rendered utilizing agency EMR. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of all payer sources and authorization required. Complete and document supervisory visits with the PTA and/or HHA per regulations.
Communication - Communicate effectively with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Follow-Up Programs - Recommend and assure continuation of appropriate therapeutic follow-up programs and activities. Develop programs to optimize successful discharge with highest function possible. Make referrals to continuation programs as necessary.
Other Duties as Assigned - The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Reports To

Regional Clinical Manager

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