Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) — Location unspecified. This outpatient physical therapy role involves evaluating patients, developing, implementing, and modifying individualized treatment plans to support patients' return to functional independence. The position emphasizes patient education, safety, and adherence to organizational standards and core values, with a focus on delivering high-quality outpatient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Performs comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, creating treatment plans aimed at progressing toward discharge within an established length of stay. Responsible for delegation and direction of therapy services, ensuring effective programs that facilitate patients’ return to community activities. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers while maintaining professional standards and organizational compliance.
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School; 1+ Year of Outpatient Clinical Experience; CPR Certification; Active applicable license for the state where work will be performed.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Responsibilities: Participates in student programs, maintains professional licensure and continuing education, adheres to regulatory practices, and contributes to performance improvement initiatives.
- Qualifications: Ability to perform clinical reasoning, documentation, and participate in professional development activities, all aligned with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Preferred Qualifications: Successful previous assignments with the organization or agency are highly desired, along with experience in outpatient settings and active engagement 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
