OUTPATIENT ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST M-F

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Department: Bloomington Physical Therapy

Reports to: Practice Manager FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)

Job Summary:

The licensed physical therapist is responsible for evaluation and implementation of

treatment programs. They are responsible for developing and implementing a plan of

treatment for patients with orthopedic/sports or related dysfunction. Physical

therapists are responsible for the education of patients and the public and clinical

education of physical therapy students and physical therapy assistant students. They are

directly responsible for the actions of licensed physical therapy assistants and unlicensed

personnel in the treatment of patients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administers PT procedures in accordance with accepted standards.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements a treatment plan for patients.
• Supervises the treatment of patients by licensed physical therapy assistants, licensed athletic trainers, and on-the-job trained personnel.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and safe condition from treatment to treatment.
• Maintains updated and timely documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Corresponds regularly with referring physicians.
• Educates patients about their specific problems.
• Educates the public about the role of physical therapy in health care.
• Provides clinical education for physical therapy students and physical therapy assistant students.
• Provides supervision for volunteers considering physical therapy as a profession.
• Maintains all continuing education requirements to maintain licensure in the state of Ohio.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Communicates effectively with patients, staff and referring physicians.
• Physically performs physical therapy procedures ensuring the safety of patients.
• Works accurately and efficiently.
• Always maintains a courteous and professional attitude.

Education and Experience:

• Education: A degree in physical therapy from an accredited university college program.
• Licensure: Holds an active license in the state of Ohio.
• Experience: None required beyond entry level educational requirements.

Effective Date: 10/27/2025

Revision Date(s): 10/28/2025

Approved: TMMYERS