Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

Job title: Physical Therapist (Outpatient)

About the Role

The Physical Therapist (Outpatient) will provide a full range of outpatient PT services at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, Nevada, in support of the Defense Health Agency Medical Q-Coded Support and Services. The role involves patient evaluation, development of treatment programs, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with physicians and the healthcare team.

What You'll Do

• Provide a full range of outpatient physical therapy services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility.

• Evaluate patients and develop written treatment plans based on condition, referral, and functional needs; administer manual exercises and therapeutic interventions.

• Instruct and assist patients in functional activities, ADLs, and use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, braces, prostheses, etc.).

• Administer soft tissue mobilization and traction per protocols; provide related therapeutic procedures.

• Document treatment, patient response, and progress in patient charts/EMR within required timeframes (including within 72 hours of visit).

• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare staff; communicate concerns to referring providers as required.

• Perform prevention and wellness activities, patient education, screening, and promotion of positive health behaviors.

• Maintain clinical competency, licensure, required certifications, and credentialing documentation; comply with DHA and HIPAA regulations.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records, automated documentation systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Support patient safety, continuity of care, and mission requirements of the outpatient clinic.

• What We're Looking For

• Licensed Physical Therapist with current licensure; ability to obtain/maintain DHA credentialing as required.

• Experience providing outpatient PT services; ability to develop and implement treatment programs; strong documentation skills.

• Ability to coordinate care with physicians and healthcare staff; strong communication and teamwork.

• Proficiency in EMR, documentation systems, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work varied shifts and on-call as required; on-call hours/coverage may be needed.

• Knowledge of HIPAA and relevant regulations; commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $116,000 per year (exempt).

• Benefits include company holidays, paid time off, health/dental/vision/life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with company match.

• Work schedule may vary (10-hour shifts Mon-Thu 0600-1800 or 8-hour days Mon-Fri 0600-1800); on-call coverage and overage hours may be required.