Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (Independent Contractor) Exceptional Community Hospital   Job Summary The Physical Therapist (PT) provides outpatient and inpatient physical therapy services to patients of Exceptional Community Hospital as an independent contractor.

Services include evaluation, treatment, and documentation, following physician orders and industry standards.   Key Responsibilities Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.

Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote patient recovery, mobility, and function.

Accurately and timely document patient encounters in the EMR system as required by hospital standards.

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning with physicians, nurses, and other providers as necessary.

Adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and hospital policies.

Maintain valid licensure and comply with all state and federal laws and regulations governing physical therapy.

Provide services in a professional, courteous, and culturally competent manner.

Complete all credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to beginning services.   Qualifications Current Arizona Physical Therapist license   Current CPR certification Professional liability insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements Minimum 2 years of experience preferred, including work in acute care or emergency settings Objective Success Measurements Performance Indicator                                             Target / Metric Timely Evaluation                                                    Initial evaluation completed within 24 hours of receiving physician order Treatment Documentation                                     100% of notes entered within 24 hours of service provided Patient Satisfaction                                                  Achieve ≥ 90% satisfaction score from post-treatment patient surveys Compliance with Hospital Policies                        0 instances of policy violations (e.g., HIPAA, infection control) Communication & Collaboration                           Respond to team communication within 1 business day; participate in care huddles as needed Credentialing / Onboarding Completion               Complete all paperwork and training prior to first scheduled patient visit Availability & Responsiveness                                Respond to referrals within 1 hour and schedule treatment within 24 hours when feasible Insurance & Licensure Validity                              Maintain active license and malpractice insurance without lapse Documentation Quality                                           Achieve 100% chart audit compliance (accurate, complete, signed, timely) Billing Support (if applicable)                               Provide accurate CPT codes and documentation to support billing practices   Powered by JazzHR