About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking a patient-focused Physical Therapist I to deliver assessment-driven care across primarily outpatient settings with occasional acute-care float coverage. You will evaluate function, develop and implement goal-directed treatment plans, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, and supervise support staff where appropriate.

• Evaluate patient function using formal and informal testing to assess musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status
• Develop goal-specific treatment plans and submit written plans for physician authorization; update plans of care as patient status changes
• Provide hands-on and therapeutic interventions to restore or maximize patient function
• Develop treatment schedules (frequency/duration) and coordinate care with patients, families, caregivers, and clinical support staff
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment rationale, and home exercise programs
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides, and students per regulatory standards
• Co-sign verbal orders and document patient response and changes in condition per organizational and regulatory requirements
• Recommend adaptive/supportive equipment and assist patients in securing needed items
• Complete daily documentation required for billing and compliance
• Participate in team conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff development, student education, and community outreach
• Promote process improvement and help develop programs as needed
• Function as case manager for assigned cases and maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Windows and other digital tools; adhere to OSHA and exposure-control training and use PPE correctly

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy — required
• Current PT credential/licensure (Physical Therapist) — required
• BLS Certification — highly preferred (obtainable within 1 month of hire)
• Successful completion of organizational orientation and new-hire competency — required
• Fingerprinting required; employer covers cost — required
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Entry-level candidates welcome (less than 1 year experience acceptable)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $72,800 – $93,600 per year
• Relocation assistance: Possible for an ideal candidate
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Group Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Earned Time Off (ETO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Holiday pay and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership growth and professional development opportunities

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Good to Know

• Primarily outpatient caseload with occasional acute-care float coverage
• Technology-driven environment — comfort with digital tools required
• Fingerprinting required (employer pays)
• No travel required
• Strong organizational values: excellence, integrity, teamwork, accountability

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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