Outpatient Physical Therapist

Job Description

This is a 13-week contract position for an Outpatient Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedic and geriatric care. The role involves evaluating all assigned patients and developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans in accordance with the patients' needs, goals, and physician direction. The therapist is responsible for directing therapy services for those assigned patients, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs aimed at promoting patients' return to community activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Utilize clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on effective discharge within an established length of stay.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and on time, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and clinic guidelines.
• Provide supervision in student programs, offering a positive learning environment and completing evaluations.
• Create and actively pursue a professional development plan with clinical management.
• Adhere to discipline-specific state practice acts and maintain licensure in good standing.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality of services.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Active and applicable state license for the practice of physical therapy.

Schedule

The position operates on a 5x8 schedule, with 9-10 visits per day over 8-hour shifts. Open to long-term assignment starting ASAP.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!