Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Newtown, PA

Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Pennsylvania | Outpatient Orthopedic

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 13 weeks with option to extend

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Maintain clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Design functional treatment programs focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay and supporting effective return to community activities
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients while ensuring care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all regulatory requirements, maintaining professional licensure in good standing and completing all state-mandated continuing education

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in good standing in the state of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, goal writing, and compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to perform in an ethical manner consistent with discipline-specific professional codes of conduct

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy
• Experience supervising or mentoring PT students in a clinical setting
• Familiarity with performance improvement methodologies and organizational quality initiatives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient orthopedic environment with a focus on professional development and continuing education
• Contract position offers flexibility with the potential for extension beyond the initial 13-week assignment