Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Position Summary

The Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care while performing evaluations as well as developing and administering treatment plans for a wide variety of outpatient conditions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• Routinely evaluate and treat outpatient conditions in consultation with physician

• Occasionally evaluate and treat outpatient conditions under direct access
• Effectively determine and apply a wide variety of therapeutic exercises, modalities, manual therapy, and other treatments in accordance with state practice act
• Apply lawful and ethical use of therapy services in daily treatments
• Document patient care services according to regulatory and department guidelines
• Direct supervision of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) may be required
• Collaborate with physicians, managers and staff across the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced outpatient orthopedic setting
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on clinic needs including but not limited to variable shifts, multiple clinic locations, etc.
• Maintain safe environment for self, staff and patients
• Participate in continuing education in order to maintain state license
• Routinely participate and share knowledge obtained from continuing education courses with staff and the community at the direction of the department or organization.
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to outreach events throughout the year
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program; Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s or Doctorate Degree preferred
• Active Washington state license in Physical Therapy in the state in which practicing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours 
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.