Independent Contractor/ PRN Opportunities for Physical Therapists- In Temple, TX

Overview: Independent Contractor/ PRN/ 1099 Opportunities for Physical Therapists in Temple, TX 100% outpatient orthopedic practice.
Make your own schedule! Work 1, 2, 3 or 4 days a week! No On Call/ No Weekends! Travel within your own city! Wonderful opportunity to create work/life balance and be home with your family in the evenings! Our hours of operation are Mon through Fri from 9 am to 6 pm.
Perks for Independent Contractors: Earn higher hourly rates of compensation.
Ability to earn more hourly as an Independent Contractor/ 1099 versus Contracting through an Agency.
Paid weekly! Flexible hours; great work/life balance.
Supportive team environment.
We do all of the preautrhorization and billing for you.
All of our centers have strong operational leadership and you will be supported by a Regional Director of PT as well as by our PT Professional Development tean.
Robust and consistent peer support.
One on one patient care up to an hour with each patient.
Build familiarity with one medical group and establish a long-term PRN partnership.
Independent Contractor to Perm Hire possibilities.
Nova Medical Centers has dedicated over 20 years to providing exceptional Occupational Medicine services and successfully operates outpatient clinics.
Nova Medical Centers' services are specifically tailored to accommodate the full needs of employers.
These services include minor emergencies, injury care, pre-employment services and physical therapy.
Our commitment to providing special care to our patients, excellent customer service to our clients, along with our convenient locations are just a few reasons why Nova Medical Centers is one of the most highly regarded Occupational Medicine companies.
Summary: Assess each patient, develop a plan of care, safely implement, and modify plans as necessary in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapists Practice and State Practice Act.
Responsibilities: Upon physician referral, conduct an initial patient evaluation to develop an appropriate treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
Document treatments and provide documentation per policy and procedure.
Ensure that other treating medical professionals have the necessary information to appropriately evaluate the patient's functional ability.
Communicate on a regular basis with all therapy patients, setting their expectations for return-to-work and emphasizing education and motivation for compliance with the established treatment plan(s).
Meet with the Market Director of Physical Therapy and or other staff on a regular basis, including off-site to discuss quality of patient care, procedures, records, review of policies, attend training sessions, educational seminars and other issues as required.
Partner with the Market Director of Physical Therapy and Medical Center Manager (MCM) to ensure center operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards at Nova Medical Centers.
Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy Operations on capital equipment proposals, additional PT support staff, etc.
to ensure responsibilities are consistently met.
Coordinate with MCM to eliminate missed appointments, as well as ensure that center support staff follows up on missed appointments the same day the appointment was missed.
Promote, support, and engage in projects, communications and activities which are designed to maintain, develop and/or improve overall teamwork within the clinic.
Assist with developing and promoting clear communication between the Physical Therapy department and other center staff members.
Assure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies, as well as remain familiar with rules and regulations established by relevant licensing bodies.
Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Current, or ability to obtain, licensure with the State Board of Physical Therapy CPR Certified or ability to obtain.