Physical Therapist

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.

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)