Local Contract Physical Therapist
Louisville, KY
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Location: Louisville, KY
Travel Pay: $2,292.37/week
Local W2 Pay: $2,040.00/week
Contract Duration: 91 days (13 weeks)
Shift: 5x8-hour shifts
Guaranteed Hours: Not specified

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Outpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy services focused on improving functional abilities and helping patients return to their daily activities.

New graduates are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician direction.
• Establish appropriate treatment goals and monitor patient progress toward discharge.
• Design functional treatment programs that support patients' return to community activities.
• Direct and coordinate discipline-specific therapy services.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely medical record documentation.
• Complete treatment documentation, goal writing, functional assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entries.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance authorization requirements.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Participate in student training and supervision when assigned.
• Maintain professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Follow applicable state practice acts, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic services.

Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Professional licensure must be maintained in good standing.
• New graduates are not accepted.