Outpatient Neurological Physical Therapist | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, ID is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat adults with neurological conditions in an outpatient setting. You will design individualized plans of care, apply neuroplasticity principles, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve mobility, balance, and independence.

Ideal candidates hold a DPT or equivalent, Idaho licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Idaho Physical Therapist License
• BLS Certification (or able to obtain on hire)
• Preferred: Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Evaluate adults with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s, MS, cerebral palsy, vestibular disorders).
• Develop individualized care plans with measurable goals based on clinical findings and patient priorities.
• Deliver interventions: gait, balance, transfers, mobility, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education.
• Apply neuroplasticity and task-specific training to improve motor control and independence.
• Assess and address impairments in strength, coordination, posture, sensation, endurance.
• Educate patients/caregivers on home programs, fall prevention, and safe transfers.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, prescriptions, and signatures.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other providers.
• Participate in discharge planning and follow-up services.

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

• Showing 1 location Gritman Medical Center, Inc.
  Moscow, ID 83843, USA
• On-site
• Therapist
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ADULT004103

Description

In accordance with the Idaho Physical Therapy Practice Act, the Outpatient Neurological Physical Therapist evaluates and treats adults with neurological conditions through individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation. Using principles of neuroplasticity and motor learning, the therapist develops and implements patient-centered plans of care to improve mobility, balance, coordination, strength, endurance, functional independence, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is passionate about neurological rehabilitation, values meaningful therapeutic relationships, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve functional goals. Consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association’s standards and The Gritman Way, the therapist demonstrates compassion, integrity, accountability, respect, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate certificate, entry-level master’s degree, or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), with required clinical affiliations completed.

• Idaho Physical Therapist License
• BLS Certification (or completion upon hire)
• Preferred: Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and vestibular disorders.

• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals based on clinical findings, medical history, prognosis, and patient priorities.

• Deliver skilled interventions, including gait, balance, transfer, mobility, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education training.

• Apply neuroplasticity principles and task-specific training to improve motor control, functional mobility, and independence.

• Assess and address impairments in strength, coordination, posture, sensation, endurance, and movement.

• Recommend and train patients in appropriate assistive devices, orthoses, and adaptive equipment.

• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safe transfers, positioning, and functional strategies.

• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and complete timely, accurate documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, prescriptions, and required signatures.

• Coordinate care with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers.

• Participate in discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services, equipment, and community resources.

Physical Demands:

• Lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently.
• Assist patients with transfers and mobility up to 24 times daily.
• Perform fine motor skills for treatments and therapies.
• Stand/walk up to 3 hours continuously and 8 hours daily.
• Drive up to 90 minutes at a time and 4 hours daily.
• Maintain balance and coordination for patient ambulation and therapies.

Environmental Considerations:

• Work primarily in clinic/hospital settings with potential exposure to bio-hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor and therapy pool environments.
• Ensure adherence to safety and infection control measures.

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