Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Job description

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will assess movement limitations, design and deliver individualized treatment plans, and help patients reduce pain and improve function in a clinic setting. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will use evidence-based interventions such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and patient education. You will document care, track outcomes, and adjust plans to support recovery, prevention, and long-term quality of life for a diverse caseload of patients in your community.

Assessment Description:

Evaluates the candidate’s ability to perform outpatient physical therapy evaluations, create evidence-based treatment plans, deliver manual and therapeutic interventions, educate patients, and document care accurately.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate patients’ movement, function, and pain using history and physical assessment (Explicit)

Develop and implement individualized outpatient plans of care with clear goals (Explicit)

Provide therapeutic exercise, stretching, and manual therapy interventions (Explicit)

Document evaluations, daily notes, and progress in the medical record (Explicit)

Modify treatment plans based on patient response and clinical outcomes (Explicit)

Educate patients on home programs, prevention, and self-management strategies (Inferred)

Collaborate with referring providers and other clinicians to coordinate care (Inferred)

Maintain clinic safety, infection control, and professional practice standards (Inferred)

Required Hard Skills:

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Assessment (Clinical & Medical) – Core to evaluating outpatient PT patients and identifying impairments (Explicit)

Outpatient Treatment Planning (Clinical & Medical) – Needed to design and progress individualized plans of care (Explicit)

Manual Therapy Techniques (Clinical & Medical) – Common interventions to improve mobility and reduce pain (Explicit)

Therapeutic Exercise Prescription (Clinical & Medical) – Essential for restoring strength, endurance, and function (Explicit)

Clinical Documentation in EMR (Administrative & Operational) – Required for accurate, timely patient records (Explicit)

Outcome Measurement and Functional Testing (Data & Analytics) – Used to track progress and support clinical decisions (Explicit)

Patient and Caregiver Education (Clinical & Medical) – Supports adherence, safety, and long-term outcomes (Inferred)

Pain Management Strategies in PT (Clinical & Medical) – Important for addressing acute and chronic pain (Inferred)

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination (Administrative & Operational) – Facilitates comprehensive, team-based care (Inferred)

Knowledge of PT Ethics and Regulations (Regulatory & Compliance) – Ensures safe, legal, ethical practice (Inferred)

Expected Experience:

Selected value: 1-2 Years

Explanation: Outpatient staff PT roles typically accept new graduates or those with limited experience; autonomy is expected but not supervisory duties. 1–2 years reasonably supports safe independent practice.

Inferred: true

Minimum Education:

Selected value: Master’s Degree

Explanation: Physical therapists in the US must complete a professional PT program (now typically DPT, historically master’s). This maps best to at least a Master’s Degree.

Inferred: true

Certifications and Qualifications:

Physical Therapist Licensure in State of Rhode Island (or state of practice) – Required – Explicit

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or accredited professional PT degree – Preferred – Inferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification – Suggested – Inferred

Classification:

Incentive compensation: Bonus (value) – Inferred true (productivity incentives and sign-on suggest bonus-type incentives)

Employment type: Full-Time – Inferred true (clinic-based salaried PT roles are typically full-time)

Department: Healthcare & Medical Services – Inferred true (direct patient care in PT clinic)

Pay type: Yearly Salary – Inferred false (explicit range $80,000–$100,000 given)

Min education: Master’s Degree – Inferred true

Work environment: Field/On-site – Inferred true (on-site outpatient clinic)

Experience level: 1-2 Years – Inferred true

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (Explicit)

Dental Insurance (Explicit)

Vision Insurance (Explicit)

401k (Explicit)

Salary Estimates:

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Who can apply

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