Physical Therapist II - Home Health

Physical Therapist II - Home Health

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

We are seeking a Physical Therapist II to join our Home Health team. This full time role will work days. This position is within the community (including patients' homes/shelter and jail). Purpose of the position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education. A sign-on bonus ($5,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
• Observes, evaluates, and documents patient's progress
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
• Educates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
• Functions as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
• Directs and supervises activities performed by the PT aides consistent with their training and skill
• Directs and supervises selected physical therapy interventions performed by physical therapist assistants
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Develops and conducts physical therapy in-services for other staff
• Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
• Participates in program development
• Represents the physical therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
• Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence
• Provides work direction for clerical staff
• Assists in monitoring the quality of physical therapy activities and services
• Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy
• Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
• Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred Qualifications:

• OASIS experience
• EPIC experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; physical therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques
• Ability to perform professional physical therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
• Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
• Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
• Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

License/ Certifications:

• Possession of valid Physical Therapy license issued by the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure and availability of an insured vehicle is required

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).

Department: Home Health

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-MVNA Office

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: Yes Union/Non Union: Union Min: $44.10 Max: $58.80

Job Posting: Jul-30-2026