Physical Therapist

Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

Available locations: Spokane, WA, Salinas, CA, Carmel, CA

** Overview:** Nexus HR is looking for a Physical Therapist for a clinic that offers services tailored to the specific needs of the communities they serve. They use their experience as a national healthcare provider to provide services that are designed specifically to meet those local needs.

About the Job:

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients under orders from the referring physician. Evaluation and treatment programs are developed through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination, and body alignment, to control pain, and to improve movement and function. This position oversees the supervision of support staff to ensure quality of care and maximum productivity. The Physical Therapist functions in accordance with the State Practice Act.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment processes;

• Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient in accordance with

• established guidelines and protocols;

• Design and implement an individualized Plan of Care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family;

• Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner in accordance with established hospital guidelines;

• Document progress in the patient’s medical record in accordance with established clinic, hospital, and regulatory guidelines;

• Meet established key performance indicators for minimum productivity levels of 1.25 – 1.75 patient visits per hour, taking into consideration various factors including, but not limited to, clinical setting and level of acuity (e.g. inpatient vs. outpatient vs. SNF), payer mix, length of treatment visit and other location-specific factors;

• Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients;

• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and other facility personnel, as needed, regarding a patient’s progress, problems, and discharge plans;

• Follow all approved documentation guidelines pertaining to the Plan of Care, progress notes, and discharge summaries;

• Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedures;

• Establish and instruct patient, family, and/or caregiver in-home programs and discharge programs;

• Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge;

• Attend and participate in required clinic and/or department meetings, as well as any facility committee meetings as assigned;

• Participate in the clinic or department quality improvement process;

• Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy students as requested;

• Work cooperatively and in a respectful manner with administrative personnel assigned to the clinic or department;

• Cooperate with company credentialing and billing and collections personnel to maintain intact credentialing with all payer contracts and resolve any billing and collections issues that may arise including, but not limited to, denied claims and patient disputes;

• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities;

• Act in compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and professional standards and practice guidelines;

• Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy or Director of Rehabilitation Services on clinical issues and regarding the clinical performance of LPTAs and Rehabilitation Technicians;

• Complete all annual mandatory training and certification requirements; and

• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to patients and the community served by the clinic or hospital.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Master of Science degree or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Washington and-or in California

• Demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization, including training for age-specific groups

• Demonstrated competency in applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment necessary in the practice of physical therapy

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to assess patient and family needs and develop and implement a comprehensive Plan of Care

• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements;

• Knowledge of Medicare documentation standards

• Familiarity and experience with one or more electronic medical records documentation systems

• Recommended affiliation with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Benefits:

• Dental

• Vision

• Medical

• 401k

• Paid Leave