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Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist
POSITION TYPE: Physical Therapist
SETTING: Outpatient Orthopedics
LOCATION: Simi Valley, CA; Full-Time
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physical Therapist and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients by helping them recover, restore, and improve their mobility and overall quality of life.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising, assisting with the planning and coordinating of clinic operations, and ensuring the highest level of patient care. This includes overseeing therapy aides, PTAs, and students (as applicable), while serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor delivery of patient services, including regular review of patient activity to anticipate and prepare for changes related to patient load, staffing, regulations, and payer requirements.
- Collaborate with HR, Therapy Manager, and Director to recruit, supervise, and direct staff, ensuring efficient clinic operations and excellent patient service.
- Provide input for staff performance reviews.
- Maintain clinic physical space and equipment.
- Assist with developing annual budget items to ensure proper provision of care.
- Attend routine Therapy meetings and contribute to special projects as assigned.
- Communicate consistently with leadership, administration, and medical staff to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Perform and document initial exams, treatment plans, and re-evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs to restore function, reduce pain, and promote independence.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and referring providers to oversee treatment progress.
- Instruct patients and families on home exercise programs.
- Document treatment, progress, and patient response accurately and in a timely manner.
Requirements – Skills and Attributes
- Strong knowledge of physiology and health promotion
- Ability to create a safe and effective treatment environment
- Motivational and patient-centered approach
- Legal and regulatory compliance awareness
- Clinical excellence with a focus on quality
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Professional demeanor and bedside manner
- Persistence, energy, and customer service orientation
Education and Experience
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy (or Occupational Therapy) program and successful licensure exam
- Active license in good standing
- Current CPR certification
- Participation in continuing education, per licensing requirements
- Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and payer requirements
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Physical Therapy (or Occupational Therapy) License
- Current CPR Certification
- Current TB Clearance
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