Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient

Job Responsibilities Interprets physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate techniques. Monitors and evaluates outcomes, adjusts the treatment plan based on the patient’s response, and provides status updates to physicians and teammates. Identifies factors affecting the patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care, and ordering equipment as indicated. Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care. Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries. Records patient care and progress for each assigned patient. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit limits. Maintains site/department productivity standards and adheres to billing and documentation policies and timelines. Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping the area neat and orderly. Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties that require lifting and pushing/pulling, using proper technique. Demonstrates skill in using modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices as per department orientation checklist. Understands indications and contraindications of modalities and exercises. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives and following all safety and infection control measures. Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage based on department and regional needs. Pursues professional growth through continuing education courses, department in‑services, and professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies. Participates in the evaluation of co‑workers by providing verbal or written feedback. May supervise physical therapy assistants, following state and local compliance requirements. Delegates patients to assistive personnel while providing direction and recommendations and ongoing supervision, while retaining responsibility for the patient’s plan of care and goals. May supervise physical therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments and teach them appropriate techniques. May supervise physical therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience. Minimum Job Requirements Education 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. Certification / Registration / License Licensed Physical Therapist in the state where you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined it is not required) by the American Heart Association (AHA). Work Experience No experience required. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Intermediate computer skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills Demonstrated organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements related to patient care, consistent with site standards Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital‑based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others) Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the lifespan and can assess data reflective of each patient’s status to identify age‑specific needs Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present Simple grasping – 5–15 lbs. – 20% of the workday Pushing/pulling – up to 75–100 lbs. – 10% of the day Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization Functional use of senses to allow effective communication Exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids; must wear protective clothing as needed Position may require travel; may encounter road and weather hazards Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job Disclaimer All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders. #J-18808-Ljbffr