Physical Therapist

Russell Medical; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Medical in Alexander City, AL, seeks a Physical Therapy leader to provide caseload management, clinical organization, and program development for the PHYSICAL THERAPY department. You will supervise LPTA, PT TECH, students and volunteers and work under Rehab Services Director guidance.

The role supports program operations, performance improvement, policies and procedures, marketing and financial performance, and direct service marketing.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PHYSICAL THERAPY curriculum with a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1 year’s practical experience in PHYSICAL THERAPY – outpatient, orthopedic, and inpatient caseloads.
• Alabama Board of PHYSICAL THERAPY License; Current BLS or BLS within 90 days of hire required. BWR and ARC Lifeguard within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide caseload management, clinical organization, clinical development, leadership, and clinical PT procedures and treatments for individuals and groups.
• Assist with development, management, coordination and oversight of RMC PHYSICAL THERAPY programs with Rehab Services Director guidance.
• Assist with program and operational development, implementation, monitoring of PHYSICAL THERAPY programs including performance improvement, policies, procedures, marketing and financial performance.
• Provides direct program marketing of service and maintains physician contacts to ensure success of department.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Provide caseload management, clinical organization, clinical development, leadership, and clinical PT procedures and treatments for individuals and groups. Responsible for clinical oversight, management, and coordination of assigned LPTA, PT TECH, students and volunteers of PHYSICAL THERAPY department. Assists with development, management, coordination and oversight of RMC PHYSICAL THERAPY programs with Rehab Services Director guidance. Assists with program and operational development, implementation, monitoring of PHYSICAL THERAPY programs including performance improvement, policies, procedures, marketing and financial performance. Provides direct program marketing of service and maintains physician contacts to ensure success of department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited PHYSICAL THERAPY curriculum with a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

1 year’s practical experience in PHYSICAL THERAPY – with proficiency in outpatient, orthopedic, and inpatient caseloads.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Alabama Board of PHYSICAL THERAPY License, Current BLS or BLS within 90 days of hire required. BWR and/or ARC Lifeguard within 180 days of hire.

Equipment, Tools, Work Aids

Office machines, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, patient therapeutic equipment/machines.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Ability to perform supervisory, management, and business skills. Knowledgeable in regulatory and facility policies. Ability to work with patients from birth to geriatric; knowledge of medical terminology, clinical conditions, diseases, and injury; ability to solve diverse clinical and business issues with problem solving approach. Must possess program management skills including following budget, productivity, performance improvement, risk management, safety, infection control, marketing and public relations standards; knowledge of insurance policies and issues.