Physical Therapist

Hughston Clinic; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hughston Clinic in Phenix City, AL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to support patient care under physician guidance and in compliance with the Alabama Physical Therapy State Practice Act.

The role involves evaluating patients, planning and delivering treatments, documenting care and charges, supervising support staff, and maintaining equipment and safety standards. Candidates should have a PT degree and current AL license with BLS; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current AL license as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Graduation from a CAPTE-approved PT program.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluation and plan of care per physician orders and payer requirements.
• Perform treatments per care plan within professional boundaries.
• Document information for treatment plan, charges, home exercise programs and discharge summaries.
• Direct and supervise therapy provided by support personnel.
• Provide accurate reporting of charges to the PT Technician.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintain PAR levels.
• Complete age-specific competencies and demonstrate age-specific treatments.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

PT degree

Job description

The purpose of the position is to facilitate and manage patient care duties following the guidelines established by the Alabama Physical Therapy State Practice Act, licensing board, and under the direction of and referral by a physician and to provide quality patient care according to the standards of the American Physical Therapy Association, appropriate to age and disability related to limitations in function and to document and perform charge related functions.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completion of patient evaluation and appropriate plan of care consistent with physician orders, third party payor requirements, and expectations of the patient.
• Perform patient treatments consistent with the care plan, skill level and within boundaries of the profession as outlined by practice act and APTA practice standards.
• Document all related information necessary for development of the treatment plan and daily treatments, proper ICD-9 and CPT coding, home exercise programs, patient education, physician reporting and discharge summaries.
• Direct and supervise treatment provided by support personnel.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of charges consistent with documentation to the PT Technician.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
• Complete age-specific competencies and able to demonstrate age-specific treatments

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Preferred:

• 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital setting preferred.

Education:

Required:

• Baccalaureate (4-year) degree, Masters Degree or Doctorate Degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association & CAPTE.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• Current AL license as a Physical Therapist required.
• Current BLS required.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.