Requirements
- IL 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 job description includes, but is not limited to, duties that will be required of a Physical Therapist.
Duties/Responsibilities
outpatient orthopedic experience and are familiar with treating more than 1 patient at a time. Productivity expectations are to arrive 60 visits in a 40-hour week.
" 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