Physical Therapist - PT - Full Time

As a Physical Therapist at Southmont in Washington, your main responsibilities will include establishing treatment goals, executing creative treatment plans, supervising Physical Therapist Assistants, and maintaining productivity standards. You'll be working within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate critical outcomes for your patients while ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.

To apply for the Physical Therapist position at Southmont, you need to be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a valid or pending state license. While prior experience in acute care or rehabilitation is a plus, it is not strictly required. We welcome new graduates to apply!

Southmont offers an attractive benefits package to its full-time Physical Therapists, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, generous paid time off, and tuition/CEU reimbursement. This comprehensive support helps ensure your well-being and professional growth.

Joining Southmont as a Physical Therapist means becoming part of a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, allowing you to have a stake in the company’s success while delivering exceptional care to the older adult population.

The application process for the Physical Therapist position at Southmont is straightforward. Interested candidates should submit their application directly to the job posting. It's also recommended to reach out to a member of the Symbria talent team for direct communication regarding your candidacy, ensuring you understand the next steps in the hiring process.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of your experiences working with older adults, discussing any unique challenges and how you tailored your treatment plans to meet their needs. Emphasize your ability to build rapport and trust with patients during the rehabilitation process.

Discuss your assessment process, including patient history reviews, physical evaluations, and goal-setting. Explain how you adapt your treatment plans based on patient responses and outcomes, utilizing evidence-based practices whenever possible to improve effectiveness.

It’s important to demonstrate effective conflict-resolution skills by explaining your approach to communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Share any specific instances where you successfully mediated a disagreement and fostered a positive team atmosphere.

In your response, express your passion for helping others, particularly older adults, regain their mobility and independence. You might also discuss your love for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest rehabilitation techniques, which can enhance the lives of your patients.

Discuss your time-management strategies and the importance of setting realistic, achievable goals for yourself and your patients. You could also mention how utilizing technology and efficient documentation practices helps you stay organized and meet performance benchmarks.

Share techniques you implement to ensure patient engagement, such as setting clear milestones, incorporating their interests into the therapy process, or utilizing interactive exercises. Emphasize the importance of building a relationship that encourages patients to stay motivated and committed to their recovery.

Talk about your proactive approach to professional development, which could include attending conferences, participating in online courses, and networking with other professionals. Highlighting your dedication to continuous education shows your commitment to providing the best care possible.

Select a specific case that demonstrates your problem-solving abilities and clinical judgment. Describe the challenges faced, the solutions you implemented, and the eventual outcomes, highlighting your role in the patient's progress.

Elaborate on the critical role of communication in building rapport with patients, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and ensuring that all parties involved in a patient's care are on the same page. Share specific communication strategies you’ve found effective.

Express your admiration for Southmont's commitment to patient-centered care and employee ownership. Discuss how these values resonate with your professional philosophy, and how you believe you could contribute positively to the team and impact patient outcomes.