Physical Therapist-Outpatient Float

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate patient care; knowledge of growth and development principles; assess data reflective of patient status; interpret information to identify age‑specific needs; provide care per department policies.
• Interpret medical records and provider referrals; complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations using appropriate methods.
• Establish appropriate patient care plan using evidence‑based intervention per state Physical Therapy Practice Act, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient/caregiver education as warranted.
• Recommend next level of care; direct support staff; supervise physical therapy assistants; ensure quality outcomes.
• Provide treatments that may include education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and transfer skills.
• Identify need for and utilize appropriate assistive orthotic devices and adaptive strategies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contraindications to all therapeutic interventions utilized.
• Establish functional goals with patient/caregiver and monitor outcomes to enhance physical and functional abilities.
• Provide individualized adjustments based on patient response to treatment and continuous reassessment.
• Identify factors affecting a patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attend to these needs.
• Communicate with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines to keep stakeholders informed on patient progress and plan of care.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate patient schedule.
• Provide education to patient and caregivers based on patient needs; identify and address preferences and learning barriers.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment intervention, and home instruction.
• Support patient discharge by providing written home programs, education, and recommending necessary equipment to promote functionality.
• Communicate professionally and timely with patient/caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers; respond to staff questions; promote an open atmosphere; inform supervisor of issues and resolutions.
• Communicate information with patients and caregivers ensuring understanding; may attend patient care meetings and participate in multi‑disciplinary meetings to integrate care and coordinate schedules.
• Complete all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, patient education, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and billing charges.
• Comply with insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit limitations.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient/caregiver education, charges, departmental statistics, and ICD codes as appropriate.
• Maintain site/department established productivity standards.
• Understand and adhere to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Share responsibility in maintaining a clean and orderly department by cleaning up after patient treatment and ensuring equipment is placed correctly and maintained in good working order.
• Pursue professional growth by participating in continuing education initiatives, department in‑services, reviewing professional literature, and implementing evidence‑based practices.
• Actively engage in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes and overall quality of services.
• Demonstrate clinical responsibility by identifying opportunities for quality and operational improvement within daily practice.
• Participate in process review and development, consistently bringing forward questions, concerns, and potential solutions.
• Manage assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assist with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Meet all requirements for Level 1 outlined in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable HR policies; demonstrate ability to practice competently across assigned departments/locations and adapt to varying clinical or operational environments based on organizational need.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy License administered in the state(s) of employment.
• Possess and