Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Outpatient therapist
provides professional therapeutic services to behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Research Psychiatric Center.
Outpatient Therapist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective outpatient therapist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included outpatient therapist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Operate physical treatment modalities and equipment
Analyzes patient care data via written patient record or computer information systems to deliver and evaluate care
Develop and maintain a case load while working along side the clinic for scheduling, availability
Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs
Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression
Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities
Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, available community resources
Provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge
Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care
Evaluates patient in actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training
Outpatient Therapist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Outpatient Therapist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AHA, HWC, CEU, UNMATCHED, RBT
Education for Outpatient Therapist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the outpatient therapist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Collage Degree in Physical Therapy, Education, Graduate, Social Work, School of Physical Therapy, Health, Human Services, Counseling, Therapy, Psychology
Skills for Outpatient Therapist
Desired skills for outpatient therapist include:
Age specific growth and development
Crisis and behavioral management
General and psychiatric principles
Limit setting
Working concepts and theory
Current psychotherapeutic techniques
Diagnose and counsel patients
Practices sufficient to evaluate
Theories
Application of current version of the DSM
Desired experience for outpatient therapist includes:
Completion of a Bachelor of Science, Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited academic program
Licensure from State of Maryland, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Annual CPR certification
Successful completion of clinical internships as required by academic program
Demonstrated understanding of physical therapy foundation and theory, evaluation and treatment techniques, research and application, leadership and management
Annual completion of required departmental and/or service competency learning packages
Outpatient Therapist Examples
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Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of outpatient therapist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for outpatient therapist
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, including the patient and their family, to ensure optimal patient care is achieved throughout the entire outpatient episode
- Document all clinical activities, and maintain statistical records per department guidelines
- Provide mentorship to colleagues through various teaching opportunities such as co-treatments, special interest groups, multi-disciplinary patient rounds and in-services
- Engage in projects and activities to advance professional development
- Consult with the physician and an interdisciplinary team to perform physical therapy evaluations, establish treatment plans with goals, provide treatment, delegate specific treatments, and perform discharge activities
- Perform physical therapy evaluations
- Perform physical therapy procedures
- Perform physical therapy modalities
- Document physical therapy evaluations and progress notes in medical charts
- Work at varied clinic locations as needed
Qualifications for outpatient therapist
- Ability to gather, analyze, interpret and summarize data for effective clinical decision making in patient evaluation and treatment
- Two years of experience in outpatient therapy treating, orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses
- Experience with TMJ, vestibular dysfunction, balance dysfunction, and neurological patients
- Ability to perform both routine and complicated therapy under general supervision
- Senior Occupational Therapist for a demanding Out Patient department
- Possibility of hours available in acute care as well if interested
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Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of outpatient therapist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for outpatient therapist
- Attends treatment team meetings
- Manage and provide skilled physical therapy to patients/clients with a wide variety of diagnoses and disabilities, taking into account the individual patient special physical or age-related needs
- Utilize skills in patient/client evaluation and treatment, professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with the individual functional level and potential
- Help patients accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises
- Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices
- Help restore patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy
- Helping patients accomplish treatment plans and accepting therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises
- Instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices
- Helping restore patient's function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy
- Guide and mentor peer therapists on complex/difficult evaluations
Qualifications for outpatient therapist
- Active New Jersey State Physical Therapist license
- Acute care knowledge
- A Master's Degree in a mental health/human services field from an accredited college (counseling, social work, psychology) required
- Must have strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child/adolescent population
- LCSW or LCPC licensure preferred
- LMFT preferred
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Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an outpatient therapist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for outpatient therapist
- Serves as resource for complex diagnoses and care plans
- Additionally, make decisions on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patient's physician and cognitive function
- Participate in department programs related to student education, Quality Assurance, community education
- Participate actively in daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations
- Attends and participates in discharge planning or care conferences as appropriate
- Provides written and/or oral reports of the department projects or committee functions as required
- Evaluates and implements recommendations from various committees as they pertain to Rehabilitation Therapy Services
- Attends and participate in discharge planning or care conferences as appropriate
- Assess, plan, and implement treatment according to professional standards
- Provide direction and guidance to others as they follow through on the plan of care
Qualifications for outpatient therapist
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the entire health care team
- CADC or LMFT licensure preferred
- Experience in Out-patient Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy preferred
- Master's degree in behavioral healthcare field required
- Graduate of an accredited school in PT with a Bachelor, Master’s or Doctorate degree in PT
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Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for an outpatient therapist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for outpatient therapist
- Document all aspects of care and outcome in a manner that is clear to others and meets service standards
- Restoring patient's function, alleviating pain, and preventing disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy
- Meeting the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results
- Determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with Physicians or by prescription
- Helping patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises
- Documenting patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
- Ensures that patient has given informed consent to treatment
- Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements, including appropriate outcome assessment tool(s)
- Integrates assessment results to identify functional problems and prioritizes care needs with patient and family
Qualifications for outpatient therapist
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of IL
- Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a university program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Holds or is working towards a Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American-Speech-Hearing Association
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification -or
- Pelvic Health and Lymphedema experience, preferred
- Must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in New York State, OR must have a valid permit and become licensed and registered within one (1) year of employment
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Outpatient Therapist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an outpatient therapist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for outpatient therapist
- Initiates therapy discharge planning in collaboration with care team and patient based on prognosis and expected discharge disposition
- Provide physical therapy services in the outpatient setting and provide occasional support coverage for inpatient therapy
- Plan and implement specific management plans for individual patients according to the principles and practice of physical therapy
- Provide direction and guidance to other caregivers to assist them in following through on the therapeutic plan of care
- Function on an interdisciplinary team and provide assistance to coworkers, patients, and visitors as needed
- Assist in promotion of the department through community awareness outreach projects
- Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine the patients’ aftercare needs
- Working knowledge of 12-step, DBT and Motivational Interviewing techniques and programs
- Looking to be an integral part of a dynamic team that is building the highest quality sales performance in healthcare
- Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications for outpatient therapist
- CADC or LMFT preferred
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory and practice
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment
- Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques
- 2 yrs experience in ortho & sports, preferred
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) -or- American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Medical Professionals within 30 days of hire