PHYSICAL THERAPIST- WORK REHABILITATION SPECIALIST South King County

Physical Therapist – Work Rehab Specialist at Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) focuses on one‑on‑one care for injured workers, providing acute work injury rehabilitation, work conditioning and hardening programs, and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs). The role emphasizes collaboration with occupational medicine providers, claims managers, nurse case managers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, employers, and other stakeholders to achieve safe and timely return‑to‑work outcomes.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 4‑x‑10 or 5‑x‑8 shifts between 7:20 AM – 6:00 PM. Work locations include Auburn, Bonney Lake, Covington, Kent, and Federal Way.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat injured workers with work‑related musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans focused on restoring functional and job‑specific abilities.
• Provide and oversee Work Conditioning and Work Hardening programs to prepare employees for a safe return to work.
• Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) and prepare comprehensive, objective reports.
• Assess physical demands of job tasks and incorporate work‑simulation activities into treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Medicine providers to ensure coordinated care and optimal return‑to‑work planning.
• Communicate regularly with claims managers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, nurse case managers, employers, and other stakeholders regarding patient progress and functional status.
• Establish realistic return‑to‑work goals and provide recommendations regarding work restrictions and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and defensible clinical documentation.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans based on objective functional progress.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, workers’ compensation guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
• Current Washington State Physical Therapist license (or license applicant status).
• Experience performing Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) or willingness to learn.
• Certification in Ergonomics, Industrial Rehabilitation, or Occupational Health (preferred but not required).
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in workers’ compensation rehabilitation, occupational health, industrial rehabilitation, or work conditioning/work hardening programs.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading continuing education funding for all therapists.
• Perpetual calendar of clinical education courses and workshops offered by leading clinical educators.
• In‑house educational calendar featuring multiple nationally renowned courses and in‑services each year.