Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist

• Focus: Direct patient care, treatment planning, EMR documentation, and rehab team collaboration

• Sign-on bonus: Available (eligibility rules apply)

Description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and manages the patient’s plan of care through evaluation, treatment, and discharge. The role emphasizes timely, accurate updates to patients and customers, adherence to department policies and regulatory standards, and collaborative care with treating PT/PTA teams. The position also includes teaching/mentoring, committee involvement, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork, patient-first focus, integrity, and excellence in daily work

• Provide friendly, professional service and promptly address questions and concerns

• Maintain primary responsibility for the patient plan of care through consistent collaboration with treating PTA(s)

• Select appropriate evaluations and treatment modalities/equipment, perform re-evaluations per guidelines, and adjust the plan as needed

• Provide complete responsibility for physical therapist patient management from initial contact through discharge for functional progress, safety, and outcomes

• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Complete daily notes reflecting patient response, performance, and status toward treatment goals

• Provide education materials appropriate to patient understanding and motivation

• Participate in committees, department processes, and special projects

• Build professional relationships with healthcare team members and support internal/external marketing expectations

• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost reduction, and streamlined processes

• Participate in student clinical/observation programs as a clinical instructor/mentor/observation host

• Meet departmental productivity standards and flex schedule/assignments to meet care needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois

• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Sign-on bonus eligibility applies; internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible (with specific exceptions)