Outpatient Physical Therapist
Columbia, SC
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Forest Acres. The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. The role provides outpatient therapy services, patient and family education, clinical documentation, and support for functional recovery and return to community activities.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
  • Six months to more than one year of outpatient clinical experience.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Active and applicable professional license in the state where services are performed.
• Additional Information:
  • Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and use clinical reasoning to establish treatment plans and functional goals.
  • Deliver individualized outpatient treatment programs and modify care plans as patient needs change.
  • Complete clear, accurate, timely medical record documentation, including treatment goals, functional assessments, medical necessity documentation, and charge entry.
  • Provide care under valid physician orders and applicable authorization requirements.
  • Educate patients, families, students, and colleagues regarding therapy and care needs.
  • Participate in student education and supervision when assigned.
  • Maintain professional licensure and fulfill state-mandated continuing education requirements.
  • Follow applicable state practice acts, regulatory requirements, professional standards, safety procedures, confidentiality expectations, and patient care policies.

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