Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho - Osborn

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates patients and provides evidence-based physical therapy services to people with physical disabilities or functional limitations. The role promotes prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and improved movement and daily living skills. The therapist develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with patients and families to support a return to the patient’s prior level of function, following physician referral guidelines, applicable standards and regulations, and departmental policies. The position requires clear, tactful communication and strong customer service with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, colleagues, and other healthcare providers. The therapist delivers skilled interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities as indicated. They evaluate patients, establish measurable and functional treatment goals and discharge plans, monitor responses to treatment, and maintain complete clinical and billing documentation. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on treatment and discharge planning, delegates and supervises appropriate care provided by physical therapist assistants and support personnel, and contributes to department improvements, staff development, meetings, and education activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA, required before starting employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Current Physical Therapist license in good standing issued by the Arizona Board of Physical Therapy, and/or PT Compact licensure, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA.
Six months of experience preferred.
For a network float position, six months of recent experience preferred.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and indicated modalities.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy techniques, DNV requirements, and Medicare requirements through continuing education and professional resources.
Evaluate patients according to department policy, synthesize evaluation findings, identify treatment diagnoses, and establish comprehensive plans with measurable, attainable functional goals and a discharge plan.
Continuously evaluate and document patients’ responses to treatment to ensure services remain effective and appropriate.
Maintain accurate, current medical-record documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, updated plans of care, progress reports, discharge summaries, and daily charges.
Complete billing documentation according to department procedures and timelines, and use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and medical personnel regarding treatment plans, patient status, needs, and discharge plans.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other personnel about discharge needs, recommended level of care, and equipment needs; participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated.
Communicate effectively and foster collaborative staff relationships to support optimal treatment outcomes.
Delegate appropriate patients to physical therapist assistants, supervise care delivered by assistants and assistive personnel, and provide them with updated treatment plans and instructions.
Serve as a resource on therapy-related issues for assistive personnel and staff in other departments.
Help identify department needs and process improvements.
Contribute to recruitment and retention through positive role modeling and supportive peer relationships.
Participate in departmental and interdepartmental meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and student preceptor or mentor programs.