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