Physical Therapist (PT)- Outpatient

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts the individualized treatment plan; Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates; Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs; Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, community service referrals, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care; Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards; Records patient care and progress; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department productivity standards; Cleans up after patient treatment and keeps the area neat and orderly; Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices; Promotes patient safety and follows safety and infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education; Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested; Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers; May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students as applicable

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required); No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Position requires repetitive use of hands, including simple grasping (5-15 lbs., 20% of the workday), pushing/pulling (up to 75-100 lbs., 10% of the day), and fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization; Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must be able to wear protective clothing as needed; Position may require travel; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Base compensation within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program