Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Full-Time | 1099 Contract (As-Needed Basis, with Potential to Transition to Full-Time) | In-Person

Requirements

• Licensure: Must be a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold a valid Green Card.
• Language: Must speak and write English proficiently.
• Certifications:
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Provide COVID-19 vaccination documentation.
  • Provide verification of current PPD/TB test results.
• NPI Number: Must provide current NPI number.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required.
• Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college, university, or institution (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Compensation & Employment Terms

• Contract/1099 Hourly Rate: $60/hour (as needed basis).
• Employment Status: 1099 Contract initially, with potential transition to full-time employment.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, to patients with a variety of diagnoses. The PT will work with both individual and group sessions to improve patient outcomes, independence, and quality of life.

• Caseload:
  • 6–10 outpatients daily (depending on diagnosis).
  • 4–8 patients per 1-hour group setting (depending on diagnosis).

Scope of Care & Responsibilities

Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct physical therapy evaluations for patients with diagnoses such as orthopedic, neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, geriatric, chronic pain, wound care/lymphedema, pelvic health, and others.
• Perform evaluations including musculoskeletal assessments, therapy screenings, prosthetic/adaptive equipment assessments, aquatic therapy, wheelchair seating, pelvic health, and home evaluations.
• Accurately identify physical deficits and functional problems; establish individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.

Treatment & Intervention

• Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions, which may include:
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait analysis and training
  • Functional activity training
  • Pain prevention and management
  • Adaptive equipment evaluation and prescription
  • Electric modalities, hot/cold therapy
  • Aquatic therapy
  • Wheelchair seating/positioning
  • Wound/lymphedema management
• Provide or oversee direct patient care, ensuring the most appropriate treatment techniques are utilized.

Communication & Documentation

• Accurately document all patient assessments, baseline measurements, progress notes, and discharge plans.
• Provide verbal and written communication regarding patient status and progress to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and prepare individualized home education and aftercare programs.

Quality of Care

• Ensure assessments are completed accurately 100% of the time.
• Apply infection control standards, patient safety measures, and age-appropriate care principles.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Patient assessment and therapeutic skills across multiple specialties (neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, psychiatric).
• Strong understanding of equipment utilization, patient education, infection control, and safety standards.
• Ability to manage information effectively and document in both paper and electronic health records.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Weekends: None

Medical Specialties

• Geriatrics
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Benefits (for full-time employment)

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Travel Reimbursement

License/Certification

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Compensation: $60.00 per hour