Physical Therapist - Rural Services (FT) - Ada, MN
- Essentia Health
- Ada, Minnesota
- Full Time
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree , or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- 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.
- Compl y with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) 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
Rural Healthcare:
- Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, and home health facilities.
- Deliver high-quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.
This role will be scheduled Monday - Friday, daytime hours.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:- Current license in the state performing services
Ada, MN:
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Healths insurer
Organizational Highlights:
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
- Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Educations website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- * Must meet minimum FTE requirements
Job ID: 510504548
Originally Posted on: 2/18/2026
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