Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Job Description

Shift: Dayshift

Work Hours: Variable

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a physician or through direct access when appropriate. Develops individualized plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve optimal performance. Supervises support staff and contributes to departmental operations, quality improvement, and budget adherence.

Position Highlights

• Dedicated Time for Paperwork: Enjoy paid blocks specifically for paperwork.
• Focused Patient Care: 1:1 appointment times with no treatment delegated to techs/aides.
• Thorough Evaluations and Treatments: 60-minute evaluations and 45-minute treatment sessions.
• Professional Development: $1,000 annual education budget and 24 hours of paid education time.
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness repayment plan.
• Diverse Practice Settings: Opportunities to explore pediatric, inpatient, and outpatient settings as your interests evolve.
• Strong Referral Network: Ample internal referral sources.
• Advanced Facilities: Work in a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.
• Mentorship: Allocated mentorship opportunities to support your growth.
• Support Staff: Dedicated tech and scheduler support.
• Incentive Programs: Certification and productivity incentive programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b, and gym membership.
• Efficient EMR System: Part of the EPIC network with a powerful EMR for easy communication between interprofessional providers.
• Workspace: Shared documentation space with an allocated desk and computer.
• Team Environment: Be part of a small, intimate team that's not too small.
• Productivity Standards: Reasonable productivity expectations.
• On-Site Education: Opportunities for continuing education with classes offered at your workplace (e.g., ICE lumbar).

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop treatment plans
Administer therapy and monitor patient progress
Educate patients and families on care and equipment use
Supervise PTAs and support staff
Ensure timely, accurate documentation and billing
Participate in performance improvement, safety, and compliance programs
Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensure/Certification: Current State PT license and BLS (CPR) required

Location Highlights:
The successful applicant in this position may be placed in one or more of the following St. Peter's Health locations:

• North Rehab Clinic. This location is a satellite clinic and functions as a standalone facility with its own parking lot. The therapists at this location serve primarily orthopedics, but do have some specialties: pelvic health, oncology/lymphedema and neuro/vestibular. Post-op care competency is a must as that may be up to 50% of the caseload at any given time.
• Regional Medical Center Adult Rehabilitation: On the hospital campus just inside the East Entrance. This clinic shares space with Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab and has access to private treatment rooms and shared gym space. There is a mix of orthopedic and complex medical treatments along with more specialties such as pelvic health and neurology. Oncology and lymphedema management are also seen here. Co-treating amongst the disciplines of PT/OT/ST is common at this location.
• Pediatric Rehab at the Regional Medical Center: This is a dedicated space to pediatrics. Most patients are shared amongst the disciplines. Pediatric patients are seen in the pool for PT and OT at Capital City Health Club and at Shodair Children's Hospital.
• Capital City Health Club: This location is PT only and is located in the gym with its own dedicated space and private treatment rooms. Patients have access to aquatic treatments in the pool. The majority of our return to sport, higher level athletes and community members with gym memberships are seen here. This caseload is 100% orthopedics.