Physical Therapist-Outpatient Setting

Position : Physical Therapist

Location : Everett-Washington

Pay scale : $80- $90k

Shift : Permanent Full Time/Per Diem (Flexible Schedule)

Job Summary:

Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with policies and procedures. Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.

Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.

Essential Functions:

Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise.

Review the Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.

Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and/or policies.

Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.

Evaluate, treat, and direct skilled treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary. Document this need clearly.

Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.

Complete all required documentation (pre-certifications, physicians reports, daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.

Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third party payers at all times.

Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)

Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period

Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.

Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed

Maintain current awareness of general changes in the health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.

Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.

Required Credentials:

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical

Therapy Education (CAPTE) or, in the case of an internationally educated physical therapist, from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure as a physical therapist, a substantially equivalent education;

State licensure/registration where applica ble.

Note: Company also offers reimbursement on continuing education courses and can do work authorizations/sponsorships!

The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, FSA, dependent care, company paid life insurance and long term disability, as well as a variety of voluntary benefit plans and 401k!

Contact:

Sucharita (Suchi)

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