Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Clinic)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Clinic)

• Focus: Direct patient care in a rehabilitation/orthopedic setting

Description

Provide direct patient care as a licensed physical therapist, managing patients’ plans of care from initial contact through discharge. Perform evaluations and re-evaluations, select appropriate treatment modalities and equipment, document care in the electronic medical record (EMR), and collaborate consistently with the care team. Participate in education, committee work, and departmental process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate NM values (teamwork, patients first, integrity, excellence) in day-to-day work

• Maintain a professional, friendly demeanor and communicate accurate, timely patient updates

• Address patient questions and service breakdowns promptly using effective service recovery

• Maintain primary responsibility for the patient plan of care through timely collaboration with treating PT/PTAs

• Evaluate and document patient status, including re-evaluations and treatment adjustments per department guidelines (chart review)

• Assume responsibility for physical therapist patient management from initial contact to discharge, supporting functional progress, safety, and treatment outcomes

• Adhere to department documentation requirements (evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries) in EMR

• Complete daily notes reflecting patient response to treatment, performance, and assessment relevant to the treatment plan and discharge needs

• Provide education materials and methods aligned to the patient’s understanding and motivation

• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects

• Support relationships with healthcare team members (e.g., physicians, nurses, case managers) and participate in internal/external marketing expectations

• Foster respectful communication and incorporate feedback based on coaching/chart audits and team feedback

• Complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established timelines (e.g., coverage notes, PTO/schedule changes, bonus-related forms and calls)

• Contribute to departmental education (in-services, journal clubs, new hire orientation, PI)

• Serve as a clinical instructor/mentor/observation host for students when applicable

• Maintain productivity standards and flex scheduling/assignments as needed to meet patient care needs

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits details available via the employer benefits page

• Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification