Staff Physical Therapist - Seattle, WA

As a Staff Physical Therapist at Luna, your main responsibilities will include delivering hands-on therapy, creating personalized treatment plans, collaborating with physicians and care teams, and educating patients and their caregivers on rehabilitation techniques. Additionally, you will leverage Luna's advanced technology for documentation and participate in ongoing training for professional development.

To qualify for the Staff Physical Therapist position at Luna, you must have a degree from an accredited PT program, an active state license or eligibility, a valid BLS certification, and a reliable driver's license. Also, you should possess at least two years of experience, preferably in outpatient or home health, along with strong clinical judgement and communication skills.

Luna offers an attractive benefits package for Staff Physical Therapists, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance starting from the first of the month after hire, paid time off, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, and continuing education opportunities. Additionally, you'll receive a PT starter kit and mileage reimbursement for travel.

At Luna, scheduling for Staff Physical Therapists becomes flexible after the first visit. You will initially work with the scheduling team to optimize patient visits, with a focus on maintaining a manageable caseload. The geofenced assignment allows you to treat patients within a 30-minute drive, ensuring convenience and efficiency.

Luna stands out as an innovative workplace for Staff Physical Therapists due to our tech-enabled model that eliminates documentation overload and productivity quotas. We prioritize therapist well-being and operational efficiency, empowering you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring your career growth and job satisfaction.

When answering this question, highlight specific cases where you made a significant impact on a patient's recovery. Focus on the techniques and treatment plans you employed, the collaboration involved with other healthcare professionals, and the outcomes achieved. Be sure to tie your experiences back to Luna's emphasis on one-on-one care.

Discuss your familiarity with electronic medical records and any specific tech tools you’ve used. Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate, timely documentation while balancing the need to focus on patient interactions, aligning with Luna's efficient, tech-enabled approach.

Share examples that illustrate your communication style, focusing on clarity and empathy. Talk about how you’ve tailored your communication to meet different patient needs and how that aligns with Luna's value of purposeful communication.

Explain the challenges faced in the case, the steps you took to overcome them, and how you maintained patient trust and engagement. This response should showcase your problem-solving skills and resilience, traits valued at Luna.

Discuss the professional development courses, workshops, and literature you engage with. Mention your commitment to continual growth, resonating with Luna's value of becoming 1% better every day.

Outline your process of assessing patient needs, defining clear and achievable goals, and incorporating patient feedback. Highlight your ability to adjust plans based on patient progress, which aligns with Luna’s commitment to personalized care.

Talk about your time management techniques, such as setting priorities, using checklists, and effective scheduling. Relate how this approach helps you maintain high-quality patient care while minimizing stress in line with Luna’s operational efficiency.

Express your enthusiasm for Luna's innovative approach and values. Share your alignment with their mission to transform the physical therapy experience and your desire to contribute to a company recognized for its outstanding culture and care.

Emphasize your openness to constructive criticism and how you view feedback as an essential component of professional growth. Provide specific examples of how you’ve implemented feedback to ensure clarity with Luna's goal of continuous improvement.

Share your insights on current trends or technologies in physical therapy that enhance patient care or operational efficiency. Relate how these innovations can improve practices at Luna and support the ongoing evolution in the field.