Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

About the role

Full-time Physical Therapist position requiring orthopedic experience. The licensed physical therapist reports directly to the clinic leader and practices in accordance with the mission, values, and objectives of LHMPTI. Responsibilities include providing hands-on treatment and related procedures to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life, ensuring all services comply with the State Practice Act. The role also involves maintaining the clinic and equipment, mentoring staff, students, and volunteers, and participating in marketing and community engagement activities.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; the therapist must be able to close the clinic twice weekly.

Responsibilities

• Treat all employees and patients according to LHMPTI Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Establish internal and external relationships of mutual trust and respect.
• Build a trusting, lasting relationship with each patient.
• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Assess patients to provide a clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Educate patients on their condition and self‑management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping.
• Provide hands‑on techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises as needed.
• Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive outcomes.
• Enhance professional growth through participation in educational programs.
• Organize and prioritize workload; detail‑oriented with ability to multi‑task.
• Enjoy a busy, productive environment focused on patient care and staff development.
• Work and think independently while recognizing team‑oriented goals.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive workplace and patient‑service environment.
• Value trust and honest communication as essential for a positive work environment.
• Indirectly supervise physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students; no direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA‑approved physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or Doctorate preferred).
• Current PT license to practice in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification (BLS) — must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain for duration of employment.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.

Skills

• Desire to help others with compassion and empathy.
• Attention to detail with accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate patients, keeping them engaged while showing genuine concern.
• Strong time‑management skills, including delegation and prioritization.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Adaptability to changing situations.
• Openness to learning new tasks and approaching assignments with an open mind.
• Professional, neat, and courteous demeanor.

Physical Demands

• Possibility of heavy work requiring moving objects in excess of 100 lbs.
• Frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Constant standing and walking to perform essential job functions.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus (including computer work for documentation).
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of a typical outpatient physical therapy clinic. Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.