Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic Setting

Reno Orthopedic Center•Reno, NV

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Reno Orthopedic Center team as a Physical Therapist! We offer a flexible ramp-up time, the ability to choose your patient volume within supported ranges, and protected documentation time. We provide flexible scheduling options, guaranteed base pay, and performance-based bonuses. Growth opportunities include CME funds, leadership roles, and an Orthopedic Residency Program. We also offer student loan repayment, relocation assistance, and a retention bonus in some locations. New graduates are welcome, and PT Compact privileges are accepted. Our clinics are equipped with modern, safe equipment, and we foster a supportive, collaborative culture with open leadership. We are flexible on location with multiple sites across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Fernley.

Requirements

Active Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board within 60 days of employment.
This position may require travel to other Reno Orthopedic Center locations as needed by management.

Nice To Haves

New grads welcome
PT Compact privileges welcome

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records and confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program.
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Test, measure and record in patient’s electronic medical record the patient’s strength, motor development, functional capacity, sensory perception, and respiratory and/or circulatory efficiency.
Analyze patient progress and data, record in electronic medical record and modify interventions to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes, including referring to other practitioners as needed.
Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health.
Instruct patient in use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes as well as in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained; provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.