Outpatient Physical Therapist - PRN

MPOWER Physical Therapy • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist works in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting, evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic and sports-related conditions. The role calls for strong manual therapy skills, a passion for patient care, and participation in a collaborative team focused on clinical excellence. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral-level degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Tennessee.
• At least two years of experience in a physician office or orthopedic setting. New graduates must demonstrate superior ability through a clinical affiliation or other comparable means.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and administer appropriate modalities.
• Extensive knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and exercise prescription.
• Working knowledge of manual therapy techniques.
• Working knowledge of billing issues and CPT codes, and basic knowledge of insurance-related issues.
• Comfortable effectively using MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with Practice Management software.
• Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor.
• Good communication skills and ability to perform patient education duties.
• Neat and professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive training in orthopedic care.
• Manual therapy skills.
• Management experience.
• Working toward Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association or Performance Enhancement Specialist certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and sports-related conditions.
• Provide hands-on manual therapy and appropriate treatment modalities.
• Complete accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Supervise and provide guidance to physical therapy technicians.
• Develop treatment protocols and patient education materials.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and their clinical staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• Assist with clinic operations and other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers