Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, MPT, or MSPT)

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, MPT, or MSPT)

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, Lansing, MI, & Jackson, MI

Compensation: $72,000 ‒ $80,000 Annually + 5k - 10k Sign-on Bonus + Incentive Program

Overview:

Nexus HR is seeking a Physical Therapist who wants to join our mission to deliver exceptional patient care in a positive, fun, and friendly atmosphere. Don’t take our word for it – schedule an observation and see how our team works together to create meaningful connections and change lives every day.

About the Job:

The physical therapist will provide quality physical therapy care and education to patients to assist them in reaching their goals for activity and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The therapist creates a welcoming and caring environment that will help to ensure patients will be compliant and view the clinic as their therapy provider for life.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold company values: Respect, Service, Accountability, and Environment, maintaining a positive team attitude.

• Greet patients warmly, using their names and appropriate eye contact.

• Review medical referrals, perform evaluations, and develop individualized care plans based on physician prescriptions.

• Communicate treatment plans, attendance expectations, and discharge plans clearly from Day 1.

• Collaborate with patients to set goals and define success.

• Deliver treatments focused on functional improvement and reinforce positive behaviors for outcomes.

• Utilize and regularly review FOTO questionnaires to track patient progress.

• Implement evidence-based techniques and maintain accurate, timely documentation.

• Adhere to scheduling guidelines, accommodate patient needs, and ensure all visits comply with Plans of Care.

• Coordinate with Patient Account Services for insurance authorizations and manage communication tasks in Raintree.

• Ensure discharged patients have home exercise programs and know when to seek further care.

• Understand billing guidelines (8-minute rule, timed codes) and prioritize functional treatment codes.

• Prepare for each day by reviewing patient information and planning treatments.

• Request patient reviews/testimonials to promote the clinic services.

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Therapy Aides, and students/interns.

• Follow HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.

• Build positive relationships with patients, referral sources, and the community.

• Stay updated on professional standards, attend continuing education, and share knowledge with the team.

• Maintain active licensure and provide timely documentation of renewals.

• Engage in marketing, community events, and wellness education.

• Address concerns constructively with supervisors to improve TeamORS.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.

• Michigan State License in Physical Therapy.

• Ability to stand, kneel, squat, bend, grasp, and reach as necessary to evaluate and treat patients.

• Ability to walk/stand for long periods.

• Ability to utilize an electronic documentation system.

• Ability to communicate information to patients and coworkers.

Benefits:

• UNLIMITED continuing education

• Performance bonuses

• $100/month Fitness Bonus

• Profit sharing and 401k options to invest in your future

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with competitive insurance premium discount program and company HSA contributions

• Long Term Disability and Term Life Insurance paid by the company

• Paid Time Off and Nine Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Structured collaborative mentorship is designed to help you develop strategies for establishing yourself as the therapist of your choice in your community throughout your first two years at the clinic.

• Annual allowance to purchase the clinic clothing that you prefer

• Quarterly reviews that focus on more than just productivity metrics, including patient outcomes and connection, community engagement, and professional growth

• Calm app subscription to support meditation, stress management, and better sleep