Documentation, Documentation Standards, Functional Analysis, Functional Programming Languages, Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Mentoring, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Physical Therapy, Professional License, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Title
Physical Therapist – Outpatient (Orthopedics)
LocationPennsylvania
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Schedule varies; two evenings per week required until 7:00 PM | Floating position with option to extend
Key Responsibilities- Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in alignment with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
- Delegate and direct all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring functional treatment programs support effective return to community activities
- Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
- Ensure all care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals as required
- Serve as an educator to patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
- Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all applicable regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill all state-mandated continuing education requirements
Required Qualifications- Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy
- Proficiency in clinical reasoning, treatment planning, and goal writing within established lengths of stay
- Ability to maintain compliance with documentation standards, safety policies, and professional codes of conduct
- Commitment to patient and employee safety practices
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapy students in a clinical setting
- Active involvement in professional development activities, continuing education, or professional organizations
- Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and quality improvement initiatives
Why Join Us- Contract opportunity with the option to extend, offering flexibility and professional growth in an outpatient orthopedic setting
- Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes superior quality of care and a strong culture of patient and employee safety
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing