Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Main diagnosis will be orthopedic and musculoskeletal in nature, including conservative and post operative for shoulder, knee, hip. Spine conditions with low back pain, cervical pain, radiculopathy. Tendinopathies. Stroke rehab. Balance impairments. Generalized weakness. Balance disorders. Deconditioning.

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 based on patient response; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum 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 productivity standards; Cleans treatment area and puts away equipment; Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices; Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following safety and infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education; Orients new staff to clinical and department policies; Participates in evaluation process of co-workers; May supervise physical therapy assistants, physical therapy extenders, and physical therapy students

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 (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA); 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; Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs; 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: 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; Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed; Position may require travel; therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazards; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: $2,500; 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 and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program