Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rio Rico, AZ
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Physical Therapist – Outpatient
Location: Rio Rico, AZ
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)

Job responsibilities and all required and preferred skills and requirements:

• Evaluate and treat physical therapy patients per physician referral or direct access.

• Establish and supervise physical therapy assistants following the PT plan of care.

• Perform and become competent in Work Hardening, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, post-offer testing, and modalities/exercise equipment.

• Supervise PT technicians and assist with clinic organization and cleaning tasks.

• Schedule patient visits, answer phones, and manage referrals.

• Utilize billing codes accurately for various payer types and maintain communication with referring physicians and rehab nurses regarding patient progress.

• Maintain professional attitude toward patients, physicians, case managers, and other contacts.

• Participate in community outreach, marketing, and business development activities as needed.

• Maintain all state licensure requirements in good standing.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience.

• BLS certification and valid state license.

• Experience in acute care, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation hospital, or skilled nursing facility (SNF).

• Competency in treating orthopedic and neurologic conditions including post-op cervical/shoulder/spinal surgeries, total hip/knee replacement, spinal conditions, cognitive disorders, Parkinson's, MS, post-stroke rehab, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injuries.

• Skills in body mechanics, home exercise programs, and patient/family education.

• Charting experience required (any system).