Physical Therapist (PT) – International Falls, MN

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: International Falls, MN
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Department: Rehabilitation Services / Physical Therapy
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Day Shifts | Alternative 4-Day, 10-Hour Shifts May Be Available
Weekly Hours: 38–40 Hours Guaranteed
Pay Range: $80,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 with a 2-Year Commitment
Weekend Requirements: Every 6th–7th Weekend
Holiday Requirements: Rare Holiday Coverage
Clinical Setting: Primarily Outpatient | Inpatient Rehabilitation | Occasional SNF and Home Health Coverage
EMR: Epic

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join a community-focused rehabilitation team in International Falls, Minnesota.

In this role, you will provide primarily outpatient physical therapy services with additional inpatient coverage, evaluating and treating patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, mobility, and functional conditions. Depending on departmental needs, you may occasionally provide physical therapy services in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home health settings. The rehabilitation department also serves local schoolchildren, offering exposure to a diverse patient population and a wide range of clinical needs.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who values clinical variety, strong teamwork, and a supportive rural healthcare environment. The facility offers a dedicated rehabilitation team with extensive experience and high employee engagement, recently achieving the 97th percentile in employee engagement on a Press Ganey survey. With competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, flexible scheduling options, and limited weekend and holiday requirements, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring physical therapy services, primarily in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, with additional inpatient coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy assessments, including evaluations of mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient diagnoses, functional goals, and clinical findings.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, physical function, strength, endurance, balance, and overall independence.
• Manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and other conditions requiring physical rehabilitation.
• Provide inpatient physical therapy services to support mobility, functional recovery, and discharge planning.
• Occasionally provide coverage in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home health settings, depending on patient needs and departmental requirements.
• Support rehabilitation services for a diverse patient population, including adults, older adults, and pediatric patients when assigned and appropriately qualified.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans to support continued improvement.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, injury prevention, safety precautions, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care.
• Maintain accurate and timely evaluations, treatment documentation, and progress notes using Epic EMR.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions, treatment planning, and discharge coordination when appropriate.
• Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekend coverage approximately every 6–7 weeks and occasional holiday coverage as required.
• Adapt to changing patient volumes and clinical priorities while maintaining efficient rehabilitation workflows.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation environment focused on improving functional outcomes and community health.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Physical Therapy education meeting Minnesota licensure requirements.
• Licensure: Active Minnesota Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a health-related field.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one year of hire.
• Clinical Skills: Ability to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Patient Care: Strong knowledge of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise, functional mobility, and patient education.
• Technical Skills: Experience using electronic medical records and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Clinical Flexibility: Ability to provide physical therapy services across outpatient and inpatient settings, with occasional SNF and home health coverage as needed.
• Scheduling Requirements: Ability to work weekday day shifts and participate in weekend rotations approximately every 6–7 weeks.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, time management, clinical judgment, and adaptability in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department.
• Experience providing physical therapy services in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR.
• Experience working in a Critical Access Hospital, rural healthcare facility, or community-based rehabilitation program.
• Previous experience treating patients in skilled nursing facilities or home health settings.
• Experience supporting pediatric rehabilitation or school-based physical therapy services.
• Strong background in orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, mobility training, and functional recovery.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a highly engaged, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

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