Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) — Location: [Specified Location]. This outpatient position involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapy services to promote functional recovery and community reintegration. The role emphasizes patient education, compliance with organizational standards, and collaborative care delivery.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School; CPR Certification; OSHA required training; active state license.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Clinical Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, create individualized treatment plans, and progress patients toward discharge within established lengths of stay. Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational guidelines.
- Patient Care and Education: Provide high-quality therapy services, serve as an educator for patients, families, and students, and participate in student programs with appropriate supervision.
- Professional Development: Develop an individualized professional growth plan, pursue continuing education, and engage in professional activities to enhance clinical skills.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to state practice acts, maintain professional licensure, and uphold ethical standards.
- Performance Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, share feedback to optimize services, and demonstrate awareness of organizational performance metrics.
- Additional Responsibilities: Promote patient and employee safety, adhere to clinic guidelines, and utilize clinical reasoning for optimal patient outcomes.
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
