Physical Therapist

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Marlborough, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices. Its management services organization provides administrative infrastructure, capital, and operational resources so physicians can focus on patient care. The network is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers, and 40 locations across New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and treatment in accordance with state law, organizational policies, and professional ethics. The role designs and modifies therapeutic interventions, documents patient care and billing accurately, supports safe clinical operations, and contributes to ongoing professional development. The position is based in Malbrough, with an opportunity to work at Wesleyan treating collegiate athletes. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Surgical scrubs are required.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist.
BLS certification.
Orthopedic focus with 1–2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

DPT preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy evaluations and treatment in accordance with state laws, policies, and professional ethics.
Design, implement, and modify therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, physical agents or modalities, and patient instruction such as home exercise programs.
Complete accurate, legible, and timely documentation, including initial evaluations, SOAP notes, flow sheets, re-evaluations, and discharge documentation, in accordance with laws and regulatory requirements.
Maintain complete and accurate billing practices.
Assist the front desk in maintaining authorizations.
Practice safely to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
Supervise assistive personnel and, when appropriate, students to assure safe care.
Develop clinical skills through continuing education, professional contacts, journal articles, and participation in professional organizations.
Participate in the OAM student physical therapy program.
Assist with and participate in in-service presentations after continuing education courses or as requested.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and care for facility equipment, including reporting faulty equipment and completing light housekeeping as requested.
Adhere to the proper work schedule and avoid excessive tardiness or absenteeism.
Comply with the OAM/MOS dress code policy requiring surgical scrubs.
Report problems or issues to the Physical Therapy Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.