Physical Therapist

Description Appalachian Mountain Health, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven Physical Therapist to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients across the lifespan. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, injuries, and chronic conditions in a community health setting. The ideal candidate is committed to improving health outcomes for underserved and diverse populations through evidence-based care, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Background check and drug screen required.

Requirements: Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans. Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise therapy, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and pain management techniques. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate. Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, wellness, and self-management strategies. Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, care coordinators, and other interdisciplinary team members to support whole-person care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, care coordination activities, and population health programs. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, payer, and FQHC regulatory requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards. Support organizational goals related to access, quality, patient satisfaction, and health equity. Participate in community outreach, patient education events, or wellness programs as needed.

• Required Qualifications Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of [Insert State].
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Experience documenting in an electronic health record system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to serving culturally diverse and underserved populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of outpatient or community health experience. Experience working in an FQHC, community health center, or integrated care environment. Bilingual skills preferred ([Insert Language], especially Spanish). Experience with chronic disease management, orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, or neurologic rehabilitation preferred.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of evidence-based physical therapy practices and rehabilitation techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and patient-centered care principles.
• Familiarity with value-based care and population health concepts preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients throughout the workday. May require lifting or transferring patients up to [Insert Weight Requirement] pounds with appropriate assistance. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment with frequent patient interaction.

Benefits

AMH offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement plan with employer contribution Continuing education assistance License and certification reimbursement Malpractice coverage Eligibility for loan repayment programs, including NHSC (if applicable)