Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Life Fitness Physical Therapy; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly work environment

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Life Fitness Physical Therapy in Maryland seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide outpatient clinic coverage. You will assess patients, review referrals, develop and implement treatment plans, and document progress while coordinating with physicians and insurers.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and strong organizational skills to ensure timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state of Maryland license, CPR certification.
• 1+ years' experience preferred in an outpatient orthopedic clinic setting.
• Team player attitude and energetic with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Caring nature, with a genuine interest in helping people.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
• Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments.
• Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Life Fitness Physical Therapy in Maryland seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide outpatient clinic coverage. You will assess patients, review referrals, develop and implement treatment plans, and document progress while coordinating with physicians and insurers.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and strong organizational skills to ensure timely evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.