What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (Outpatient) position at RHI Rehab?
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. We offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients 15 years of age and older. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our physical therapists have the opportunity to participate in locomotor research conducted at RHI. This research has resulted in the development of American Physical Therapy Association clinical practice guidelines for certain neurological conditions.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.
SUMMARY
The Northwest Brain Injury Center (NBIC) Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of Physical Therapy services for a primarily Brain Injury, outpatient population, age 15 and older. Services include, but are not limited to, evaluation, evidence-based intervention, equipment recommendations and modality application, under the referral of a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner. Brain Injury clients who are entering services at NBIC will require an expert clinician with unique skills to progress these clients back to community and vocational activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers PT evaluations to inpatients and outpatients and determines appropriate treatment programs and / or equipment needs, integrating age-specific needs and issues for the physical medicine rehabilitation population.
- Develops a patient-centered treatment plan based on the evaluation, patient goals, and age-related issues / needs to optimize treatment and function. Responsible for assuring the treatment plan supports medical necessity and incorporates evidence-based treatments and outcome measures. Responsible for ensuring the treatment plan is revised / updated appropriately per policy, communicated to appropriate team members including attendance at team conferences, and reviewed and signed off by referring physician (as appropriate).
- Accurately completes documentation in compliance with department and regulatory timelines to ensure a complete medical record that supports skilled services and appropriate medical necessity. Charges appropriately for services provided and appropriately document outcome measures.
- Provides clinical supervision, including but not limited to coordination of care and delegation of duties, to assistants, techs, and students according to state / federal regulations and hospital guidelines. Responsible for assuring that patient care interventions provided by assistants and students are appropriate for the patient's plan of care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
