Department: Outpatient Rehabilitation
Schedule: 16–24 hours/week; flexible scheduling (limited week-to-week variability)
Reports to: Rehab Director
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Part-Time Outpatient Physical Therapist provides evidence-based physical therapy services within a rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) outpatient clinic including the Post Texas area. This role offers broad clinical variety, with a caseload primarily consisting of orthopedic conditions but also including neurologic, post-operative, chronic pain, and general mobility patients typical of rural health.

The PT practices with a high level of autonomy and collaborates closely with a small, supportive rehabilitation team to meet the needs of the community. This position includes supervision of the outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). New graduates with strong clinical training are welcome to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive outpatient      physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver safe, effective, and      evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual      therapy, gait and balance training, and functional mobility training.
• Reassess patient progress and      adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Provide patient and caregiver      education and develop home exercise programs to support continued      recovery.
• Recommend and train patients in      the use of assistive devices and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Maintain appropriate scheduling,      productivity, and patient-centered care standards.
• Complete timely and accurate      documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital      and CMS requirements.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with      referring providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation team members.
• Coordinate care with occupational      therapy, speech therapy, and support staff as needed.
• Participate in discussions      related to patient progress and discharge planning.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to HIPAA, CMS outpatient      therapy regulations, CAH standards, and hospital policies.
• Follow safe patient handling and      mobility protocols.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance      of therapy equipment and report issues promptly.
• Support infection prevention and      patient safety practices.

Professional Practice

• Supervise the outpatient PTA and      rehabilitation technicians in accordance with state law.
• Participate in quality      improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Maintain professional conduct      consistent with evidence-based practice and ethical standards.

 QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Licensure

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)      or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Current Texas Physical Therapist      license (or eligibility upon hire).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience

• Outpatient experience preferred;      rural health experience beneficial.
• New graduates considered based on      clinical competency.

Technical Skills

• Strong skills in evaluation,      therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy, and functional mobility      training.
• Ability to adapt treatment      approaches for a diverse rural caseload.
• Proficiency with electronic      medical record systems.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and      interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking,      organization, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently      with autonomy while contributing to a small, collaborative team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand or walk for      extended periods.
• Ability to assist patients with      transfers, mobility training, and therapeutic activities.
• Ability to lift or safely manage      loads of 50+ pounds as needed.
• Manual dexterity to operate      therapy equipment.
• Adequate visual and auditory      ability to assess patient mobility and response to treatment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outpatient rehabilitation clinic      within a rural CAH setting.
• Exposure to typical healthcare      environments and infectious diseases.
• Collaborative, community-focused      team environment.