Physical Therapist I - Outpatient
About The Position
The Physical Therapist I provides outpatient rehabilitation services, evaluating patients and selecting and administering assessment techniques. The therapist synthesizes information to establish an appropriate care plan, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs. The therapist gathers and interprets information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families; establishes functional goals with patients; and provides evidence-based interventions. Ongoing assessment is used to adjust care plans. The role also includes documenting evaluations, treatment and progress, education, outcomes, attendance, discharge information, and charges; communicating progress to physicians, referral sources, and clinical staff; coordinating schedules and treatment programs; and planning discharges. Supervision of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians or aides is provided as required for licensure. This is a full-time outpatient clinic position, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday. The schedule may vary based on clinic needs, and occasional Saturday coverage may be required. The work takes place in a fast-paced clinical environment, primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, demonstrating exercises, and lifting or transferring patients and equipment. Personal protective equipment may be required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Physical Therapy program.
- Applicable state license for Physical Therapy.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- Adequate corrected hearing and vision, intelligible speech, and language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients and caregivers.
- Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including frequent lifting up to 20 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and rare lateral transfer of patients weighing 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and select and administer assessment techniques.
- Synthesize information to establish appropriate patient care plans, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education as warranted.
- Gather and interpret information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and/or families, and document that information.
- Establish functional goals with patients and provide evidence-based interventions, reassessing and adjusting the plan of care as needed.
- Document evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicate evaluations and patient progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
- Coordinate patient schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians or aides as required for licensure.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
- Well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
