Physical Therapist OCS Resident (TEMP) - Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the Director of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, the Physical Therapist-OCS Resident is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals referred to the medical group. This role involves collaborating with referring providers to assess patient needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy to promote optimal outcomes. The Physical Therapist-OCS Resident plays a key role in maintaining clinical excellence and community engagement through active participation in outreach and partnerships with local healthcare providers. In addition to the Physical Therapist role, the OCS Resident will be responsible for scheduling an average of 5 mentoring hours per week with their mentor and 8 hours of professional/educational activities. These include but are not limited to physician surgical/clinical/office observations, journal presentation, case rounds, scholarly presentation work, and self study.

Requirements

Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic
Computer literate
Prior experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Highly organized
Detail-oriented
Possess strong telephone communication skills
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Efficient filing systems
Working knowledge of standard office equipment
Ability to manage shifting priorities
Ability to handle emergency situations
Ability to meet deadlines effectively
Strong language skills to read and write simple correspondence, document treatment plans and billing codes accurately, and communicate clearly with physicians, patients, vendors, and staff
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to follow straightforward written or verbal instructions while applying sound reasoning in routine clinical and administrative situations
Graduate of accredited physical therapy school
CA State Board of Physical Therapy licensure or has applied for CA state licensure
Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals referred to the medical group
Collaborating with referring providers to assess patient needs
Developing personalized treatment plans
Delivering evidence-based therapy to promote optimal outcomes
Maintaining clinical excellence and community engagement through active participation in outreach and partnerships with local healthcare providers
Scheduling an average of 5 mentoring hours per week with their mentor
Scheduling 8 hours of professional/educational activities, including physician surgical/clinical/office observations, journal presentation, case rounds, scholarly presentation work, and self study
Evaluating referrals and patient records
Conducting assessments
Documenting progress in accordance with clinical best practices
Administering appropriate treatments
Supervising support staff including Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
Ensuring timely and accurate completion of documentation and billing
Contributing to the development of the rehabilitation program
Staying current with professional education
Fostering strong relationships with patients, colleagues, and external providers
Upholding safety standards
Maintaining confidentiality
Consistently reflecting the organization’s values in all professional interactions