Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) – April Point, Alaska. This position involves providing general physical therapy evaluations and treatments across a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include overseeing treatment plans, collaborating with healthcare team members, and ensuring patient progress through tailored therapy interventions.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Entry-level qualifying master’s or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, licensure as a Physical Therapist, current Basic Life Support certification, and a valid driver’s license. Minimum of 1 year experience in adult outpatient rehabilitation.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Provides general Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments impacting patient functional abilities.
- Oversees and directs the work of Physical Therapist Assistants and/or other designated staff members.
- Performs assessments, evaluations, and develops therapy plans with goals aligned to treatment diagnosis.
- Implements, supervises, and modifies plans of care based on patient response to optimize outcomes.
- Reviews clinical records and case histories, attends care conferences, and collaborates with referring providers and healthcare professionals.
- Documents patient encounters, treatment plans, diagnoses, recommendations, and prognoses according to policies.
- Provides timely services following regulatory requirements across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Directs the work of support staff, students, or interns as applicable.
- Develops and conducts patient education programs and provides clear home exercise instructions to patients and their families.
- Assists in administrative tasks, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
- Utilizes hospital computer systems for patient information and communication; participates in the efficient flow of clinical information.
- Maintains supplies and clinical equipment at acceptable levels, and assists with the fit and acquisition of durable medical equipment.
- Maintains current knowledge of billing procedures for reimbursement purposes.
- Supports committee and management activities and provides training and education to staff and medical teams.
- Adheres to the standards of the American Physical Therapy Association and all confidentiality and quality assurance policies.
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
