Contract Physical & Occupational Therapist

Description

Physical Therapist (PT) / Occupational Therapist (OT)

Contract Position – Job Description

Location: Ramsey, Minnesota
Position Type: Independent Contractor / PRN
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services (DCS)
Schedule: Flexible / As Needed

Position Summary

Chosen Hospice and Home Health, LLC is seeking qualified, compassionate Physical Therapists (PT) and Occupational Therapists (OT) to provide patient-centered therapeutic services in home health and hospice settings. Therapists will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety, independence, comfort, and quality of life.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide skilled physical or occupational therapy services according to patient needs and physician or authorized practitioner orders.
• Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, fall prevention, adaptive equipment, and therapeutic exercises.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the clinical team.
• Provide hospice therapy focused on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, reassessments, and discharge documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Minnesota regulations, and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Minnesota PT or OT license.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
• Home health, hospice, or geriatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to patient homes.
• Current CPR/BLS certification as required.
• Professional liability insurance and required background clearance.

Contract Requirements

• Maintain current professional credentials and liability insurance.
• Accept assignments based on availability and clinical qualifications.
• Complete patient visits and documentation within established timeframes.
• Follow patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control standards.
• Participate in care coordination and quality improvement activities as required.
• Comply with the executed service agreement and applicable independent contractor classification laws.

Compensation

Payment: Per Visit / Per Evaluation / Negotiated Contract Rate
Schedule: Flexible, based on patient census and agency needs.

Requirements

• Current, active, unrestricted Physical Therapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Minnesota.
• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred; home health, hospice, or geriatric experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable Minnesota healthcare regulations.
• Ability to independently assess patients, develop treatment plans, and provide skilled therapeutic services.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to travel to patient locations.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required.
• Professional liability insurance and successful completion of required background studies.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing patient care safely.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and compassionate care.