Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Clinic
Job Summary
We are seeking a patient-focused, clinical Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. In this role, you will perform formal functional evaluations, develop goal-oriented treatment plans, and execute evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients presenting with diverse neuromusculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardiovascular conditions.
Working as a clinical lead, you will supervise and delegate treatment tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and therapy aides, coordinate plan of care updates with referring physicians, and educate patients and caregivers on long-term rehabilitation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning
- Functional Assessment: Evaluate patient baseline status using formal testing measures to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular function.
- Plan of Care Development: Formulate individualized, goal-specific treatment regimes based on assessment findings, physician orders, and patient tolerance.
- Physician Collaboration: Submit written treatment plans for physician approval, update plans of care to reflect functional progress, and co-sign clinical notes or verbal orders received by PTAs.
Therapeutic Execution & Clinical Delegation
- Direct Intervention: Deliver specialized manual therapy, therapeutic exercise protocols, modality applications, and neuromuscular re-education tailored to patient needs.
- Team Delegation: Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and therapy aides, ensuring treatment activities align with governing clinical standards and facility policy.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pathology, prognosis, exercise rationale, home management programs, and preventive techniques.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Education, Licensure & Credentials
- Education: Graduate of an CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or Master's in Physical Therapy) [Required].
- State Licensure: Active, unrestricted State Physical Therapist (PT) License [Required].
- Life Support Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
Clinical Experience & Attributes
- Outpatient Experience: Demonstrated experience in an outpatient orthopedic/rehabilitation clinic setting [Required].
- Clinical Supervision: Proven ability to delegate appropriately and collaborate effectively with PTAs and clinical support personnel.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary physician reporting.
Position & Schedule Details
- Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic
- Role Type: Full-Time Contract / Travel Assignment
- Shift Structure: Day Shifts; standard outpatient clinic hours