Physical Therapist/Clinical Associate (Orthopedics) - Program in Physical Therapy

About the role

The patient caseload for this position is primarily outpatient orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Manages a full patient caseload efficiently, ensuring effective schedule management, and informs the supervisor of any concerns.
• Evaluates patients and determines a movement diagnosis. Develops and implements tailored treatment plans considering diagnoses, findings, co-morbidities, patient goals, and prognosis, including specialized plans for return to sport or work.
• Completes accurate and timely medical record documentation using approved formats.
• Collaborates with pre-arrival and billing team to ensure that all treatments are provided under valid referrals and within insurance approvals, adhering to state, federal, and intermediary guidelines and institutional policies.
• Provides thorough assessments, education, and individualized plans of care to patients and families/caregivers, explaining diagnoses, suggested activities, and expected outcomes.
• Maintains routine contact with patients and referring providers, as needed, to discuss patient progress and address any concerns.
• Provides home exercise programs and necessary community referrals.
• Facilitates and secures referrals for additional needed services and devices.
• Participates in departmental meetings, relevant conferences, and continuing education to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
• Complies with infection control policies by maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork, actively participating in departmental functions to maintain a positive and efficient work environment.
• Communicates regularly with the supervisor about service needs, such as supplies, equipment, and training.
• Performs duties ethically following the professional code of conduct for the discipline.
• May include teaching duties within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum.

Requirements

Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on work location as a Physical Therapist. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). D.P.T. - Doctor of Physical Therapy. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree - Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.