Remote Physical Therapist - Value Based Care

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo); New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess patient conditions, develop goals and care plans, and coordinate with physicians in an outpatient/orthopedic setting. The role includes educating patients and supervising staff, with remote work being preferred where feasible.

The ideal candidate holds a current state license, a DPT is preferred, and experience in orthopedics is required. Some travel within the community may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of physical therapy principles and clinic policies.
• Experience with orthopedics is required and remote work is preferred.
• Current state license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals and care plans with physician and patient/family.
• Educates patient/family on care and exercises.
• Supervises physical therapy staff and serves as a resource to staff.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Communication with physicians

EMR documentation

Fall risk assessment

Education

Clinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
• Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
• Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

EDUCATION

• Requires a Valid and active State LicensureClinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience in an out-patient or remote physical therapy clinic.
• Experience with orthopedics is required.
• Experience in remote work preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current state license.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
• Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, quality control.
• Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

SKILLS

• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources.
• Skill in using a computer system/EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation.
• Skill in accurate recognition of patient/clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.

ABILITIES

• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to supervise and mentor physical therapy staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• HIPAA compliant environment if remote.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office and remote environment.
• Some bending and stretching are required.
• Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENT

• SHOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.