PHYSICAL THERAPIST- WORK REHABILITATION SPECIALIST South King County

Job Description

Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST- WORK REHAB SPECIALIST

At Olympic Sports & Spine, patients are our priority.  Our commitment is to One-on-One care, providing unrivaled educational opportunities, and creating a culture of learning and a place where employees thrive. 

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is looking for Physical Therapists to join our organization. Hours are Monday - Friday 4x10 or 5x8s between 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM.

Locations: Auburn, Bonney Lake, Covington, Kent and Federal Way.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist with expertise in industrial rehabilitation and occupational health to join our team. This position focuses exclusively on treating injured workers and providing specialized services including acute work injury rehabilitation, work conditioning and work hardening programs, and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) .

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping injured workers meet job related goals, return to work, and excels at building relationships with providers. We are looking for strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience collaborating with Occupational Medicine providers, Claims Managers, Nurse Case Managers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, employers, and other stakeholders to facilitate safe and timely return-to-work outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat injured workers with work-related musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans focused on restoring functional and job-specific abilities.
• Provide and oversee Work Conditioning and Work Hardening programs designed to prepare employees for a safe return to work.
• Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) and prepare comprehensive, objective reports.
• Assess physical demands of job tasks and incorporate work simulation activities into treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Medicine providers to ensure coordinated care and optimal return-to-work planning.
• Communicate regularly with claims managers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, nurse case managers, employers, and other stakeholders regarding patient progress and functional status.
• Establish realistic return-to-work goals and provide recommendations regarding work restrictions and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and defensible clinical documentation.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans based on objective functional progress.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, workers' compensation guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
2. Experience performing Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) or willing to learn.
3. Current Washington State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status).
4. Certification in Ergonomics, Industrial Rehabilitation, or Occupational Health (preferred but not required)

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in:

• Workers Compensation Rehabilitation
• Occupational Health
• Industrial Rehabilitation
• Work Conditioning/Work Hardening Programs

OSS Commitment to Clinical Excellence

• At OSS, the pursuit of clinical excellence and the commitment to teaching and learning define our culture.
• Industry-leading Continuing Education funding for all therapists
• Perpetual calendar of clinical education courses and workshops offered by leading clinical educators
• In-house educational calendar (Includes multiple nationally renowned courses each year) and in-services

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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