Physical Therapist – Outpatient

Advocate Aurora Health

Physical Therapist in outpatient settings providing evaluations and implementing treatments. Collaborates with physicians and teammates to ensure patient care and outcomes.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeStephenson • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41,100 - $61,650 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans for musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary conditions. Maintains compliance with documentation standards and productivity metrics while effectively communicating patient progress to healthcare teams.

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Doctorate Degree In Physical TherapyLicensed Physical TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient EvaluationTreatment Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Musculoskeletal EvaluationNeuromuscular EvaluationCardiopulmonary EvaluationIntegumentary EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlanningOutcome MonitoringDocumentation Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Physical TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Patient ReferralsFunctional GoalsAccreditation StandardsProductivity Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates
Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co-signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate
Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR NEW HIRES!
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program