Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) — Location: Not specified. This outpatient therapy role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring functional recovery to support community reintegration. The position requires collaboration with the healthcare team and adherence to organizational standards to promote patient safety and quality care.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school, CPR Certification, 6 months to 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience preferred, and a start date of 10/12/2026 with an end date of 01/11/2027.
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Completes comprehensive patient evaluations, utilizing clinical reasoning to craft appropriate treatment plans aimed at discharge within an established length of stay.
- Maintains accurate, timely medical record documentation including goal setting, functional assessments, and billing via approved formats, adhering to state, federal, and organizational policies.
- Ensures all care is provided under signed physician orders and within insurance authorizations.
- Participates in student training programs, fostering a positive learning environment with appropriate supervision and evaluation.
- Engages in ongoing professional development through continuing education, self-study, and involvement in professional organizations.
- Adheres to state practice acts and regulatory agency standards, maintaining licensure in good standing.
- Demonstrates understanding of organizational performance improvement methods, contributing to quality enhancement initiatives.
- Upholds safety protocols including safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and slip/trip prevention.
- Completes all documentation with clarity and accuracy, complying with organizational and regulatory requirements.
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
