Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) – Outpatient Location
This outpatient physical therapy position involves evaluating and developing treatment plans for diverse patients in an outpatient setting. The role includes providing comprehensive care with a focus on safe patient handling, functional treatment programs, and patient education, all aligned with organizational safety and quality standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School, CPR Certification, 6 months to 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience, and 1 year of experience requirement.
- Responsibilities:
- Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develops tailored treatment plans focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
- Performs medical record documentation accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner, including goal writing, functional assessments, and compliance with all guidelines.
- Ensures care is delivered under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance parameters.
- Participates in student programs, providing supervision and learning opportunities.
- Applies clinical reasoning and adheres to state practice acts and regulatory agency standards.
- Maintains professional licensure in good standing and pursues ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrates awareness and participation in organizational performance improvement initiatives.
- Additional Information:
- Demonstrates, maintains, and upholds expectations of compliance, confidentiality, safety, and professional standards as outlined by the organization.
- Promotes patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, slips/trips and falls prevention, and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Engages in continuous professional growth, including continuing education and involvement in professional activities.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
