Physical Therapist

Overview

Join ROC as a Physical Therapist! This position will remain posted until filled. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain leadership skills by working with the Director of Physical Therapy to grow a brand new clinic. Our Fernley location (30 min east of Reno) is anticipated to open summer 2025, and you would be a crucial part in the success of the clinic.

Prior to Fernley opening, you would work at our main location with 7 other Physical Therapy providers, developing strong relationships that will assist you even in the rural clinic. ROC is committed to excellence in patient care and fostering strong relationships with fellow healthcare professionals.

ROC is expanding with two more operating suites opening in 2025. Join our team to be part of the growth and excitement!

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. You can expect to regularly:

• Plan, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients;
• Review physician's referral and patient s medical records and confer with patient and appropriate medical practitioners to plan, implement, and assess the intervention program;
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation;
• Test, measure and record in patient s electronic medical record the patient s strength, motor development, functional capacity, sensory perception, and respiratory and/or circulatory efficiency;
• Analyze patient progress and data, record in electronic medical record and modify interventions to achieve anticipated goals and expected outcomes, including referring to other practitioners as needed;
• Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health;
• Instruct patient in use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes as well as in treatment procedures to be continued at home;
• Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained; provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals;
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to minimize impacts to clinic staffing schedules;
• Provide customer service and patient care, maintain confidentiality, and abide by HIPAA requirements.

• Degree from an accredited physical therapy program;
• Active/unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapy license from Nevada State Board.

• Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) certification;
• Two years of experience in an orthopedic rehabilitation setting.

This position may require travel to other clinic locations based on manager discretion.

Check out our home page by clicking on "View all jobs" to explore the many benefits ROC provides to employees! This position is eligible for full-time benefits, as well as productivity bonuses, student loan repayment, and relocation assistance.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
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  Health Care Provider
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Fernley, NV