Therapy/Rehabilitation - PT Outpatient

Requirements

• AZ License needed before start (Please provide proof it would be obtained before start date
• 1 year of experience in outpatient setting
• First Time Travel Okay

Purpose The following

• includes, but is not limited to, duties that will be required of a Physical Therapist. Duties/Responsibilities
• Evaluate and treat various physical therapy patients – per physician’s referral or direct access
• Establish and supervise physical therapy assistants following a PT plan of care
• Become competent in, evaluate, and treat injured workers. Understand basic ACOMP systems for establishing a plan of care for safe Return to Work
• Become competent in and utilize modalities and exercise equipment present in the facility
• Become competent in and perform various post offer testing such as WorkSTEPS or APET
• Become competent in and perform Work Hardening Evaluations or Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Become competent in and perform ergonomic evaluations, or job analysis
• Supervise the performance of cleaning or organizational tasks, directing PT technicians
• Answer phones, schedule patient visits, and take referrals as needed
• Understand and properly utilize billing codes for various payer types
• Update rehab nurses on a weekly basis regarding patient progress
• Maintain communication with referring physicians via timely evaluation notes or progress notes
• Maintain all licensure requirements for the state of employment (License MUST be in good standing)
• All employee information must remain up to date for limited liability insurance coverage
• Maintain a professional attitude towards patients, doctors, industry reps, case managers, insurance reps, and any other contact of Apex
• Assist the marketing team with business development, developing relationships with referral sources, or educational programs
• Market to industries, doctors, industry reps, case managers, and any other necessary contact when patient load allows
• Actively participate in community events or organization representing Apex Network PT
• Demonstrate a willingness to perform additional tasks outside this job description for the good of Apex Network