Remote Physical Therapist - Value Based Care

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses patient conditions and establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with physicians and patients or their families. The role provides appropriate interdisciplinary treatment, consults with physicians about how physical therapy factors affect patient health, and documents evaluations, treatments, and other patient information in the medical record. The therapist educates patients and families about care and therapies or exercises, serves as an information and education resource for patients, families, and staff, and supports ongoing education for Physical Therapy staff. The role supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians, serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff, and assists the director with patient care issues. The therapist must maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate current job competencies. The position is remote, with a HIPAA-compliant environment required for remote work, and includes some travel within the community. Work takes place in a normal office or remote environment. Physical demands include sitting and standing, bending and stretching, kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting, and manual dexterity for using a calculator and computer keyboard. The employee must read and sign HOPCo’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Valid and active state licensure; a current state license is required.
Two years of experience in an outpatient or remote physical therapy clinic.
Experience with orthopedics is required.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety and infection control, and quality control.
Knowledge of physical therapy equipment and medical terminology.
Skill in evaluating and treating patients appropriately.
Skill in communicating effectively with in-house and external physicians and referral sources.
Skill in using a computer system or EMR to accurately complete appropriate documentation.
Skill in recognizing patient or clinic danger and identifying appropriate fall-risk patients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to serve as a resource to patients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred.
Experience in remote work preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient conditions and establish goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with physicians and patients or their families.
Provide appropriate treatment in an interdisciplinary manner and consult physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on patient health status.
Document findings, treatments, and other patient information in the medical record.
Educate patients and families on appropriate care and the use of therapies and exercises.
Serve as an information and education resource for patients, families, and staff.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
Serve as a resource to Physical Therapy staff and provide ongoing education to staff.
Assist the director with patient care issues.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate current competencies for the position.
Read and sign HOPCo’s Mission, Vision, and Values.