Physical Therapist

Job Summary 

As a Physical Therapist, your primary role is to provide high quality, hands-on therapy, and positive outcome-based patient care. 

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy 
• Computer knowledge in a health care based system is also required 
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills 
• Ability to travel to other office locations required 
• Licensed in the state of Indiana 

Responsibilities: 

1. Treat pre and post-surgical patients, sports injuries, spine dysfunction, podiatry and pain management. 

2. Evaluate new patients, develop plans of care and set measurable, functional goals. 

3. Treat patients, answer their concerns and educate them on their injury, progress and probable outcomes. 

4. Supervise aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up/clean up duties. 

5. Re-evaluate patient progress, revise plans of care, reset goals, and appropriate discharge planning. 

6. Communicate effectively with physicians and support staff regarding plan of care. 

7. Maintain a reasonable level of productivity as determine by company and industry standards. 

8. Help develop protocols and participate in research studies, along with present continuing education information to staff. 

9. Complete documentation in timely and proficient manner as required by insurance policies and procedures. 

10. Provide excellent customer service consistent with the company policy. 

11. Maintain a clean, functional work environment, including but not limited to: sanitizing tables/equipment, putting away equipment after use, and maintaining office equipment as needed to help with the flow of the clinic.  

12. Assist in orientation and instruction to new physical therapists, new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy technicians.  

13. Perform light clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, and scheduling patients as needed.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.) 
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds 
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)