Job Information
ATI Physical Therapy Physical Therapist - Residency Site Coordinator in Puyallup, Washington
Overview
The Physical Therapist – Residency Site Coordinator will be responsible for the successful coordination and delivery of the sports and/or orthopedic residency program in a local geography. This is an advanced career path Physical Therapist that partners across functional teams to elevate the practice standards of the local geography.
Responsibilities
Residency Specific Responsibilities
Participate in the recruitment and interviewing of residency candidates.
Assist in regular reporting to maintain residency credentialing.
Conduct mentoring and mentor observation and evaluation.
Facilitate specialty observation with physicians and specialty providers.
Provide didactic and lab instruction and recruit and schedule other instructors to conduct didactic and lab sessions.
Clinical Responsibilities and Expectations
Performs evaluations and establishes a goal-based plan of care
Implements regular objective reassessment points to track progress towards goal achievement and/or adjusts goals based on patients’ recovery trajectory
Establishes care plans aligned to ATI Best Practice guidelines, to achieve predictable and positive outcomes
Manages his/her Caseload effectively, across the spectrum of each patient’s plan of care
Effectively delegates treatment among the clinical care team
Meets or exceeds established performance expectations, including patient outcomes collection targets, scheduling practices, productivity, caseloads management, and documentation compliance
Communicates effectively and regularly with referral sources and other relevant stakeholders in a patient’s plan of care (e.g., physician, family members/ caregivers, case manager, attorney, etc)
Assists with daily clinic operational needs and tasks
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Required:
- Doctorate (DPT) or Clinical BS or MS in physical therapy with five years of clinical experience
Preferred:
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Minimum Experience
Required:
Must have served as instructor in entry level or post professional physical therapist education
5+ years’ experience as a licensed PT in an outpatient setting
Preferred:
- Prior service as a residency director (OCS or SCS) or site coordinator role
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong cross-stakeholder partnership and collaboration skills
Advanced presentation skills
Persuasive and influential, a champion for clinical advancement
Establishes self as leader for the patient care team
Engaged, positive energy in work approach, serving as a valued team member for the clinic and district
Designs and structures treatment plans to enable best possible patient outcomes, leveraging tools, resources and care team personnel effectively
Delegates care amongst the care-team effectively based on case complexity classification to enable all members of the care team to practice at the top of their license
Ability to effectively manage a care episode across a caseload of patients
Ability to set objective and achievable goals
Ability to adjust treatment plans based on patient outcomes data and measurable progress
Demonstrates best practices with patient schedule management
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Team player across the clinic and district
Flexible and adaptable to appropriately service patient needs and contribute to positive experience and outcomes
Completes work tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Operates with integrity – ensures work contributes positively to ATI’s standards and practices, all within Compliance guidelines
Licenses and Certifications
Required:
Must hold board clinical certification (OCS, SCS)
Licensed physical therapist in the state where they are serving
Preferred:
FAAOMPT credential for Orthopedic residency sites
Athletic Trainer for Sports residency sites
Virtual Employee?
No
Salary Range
$87K-$109K Annual
Location/Org Data : Dept Number
7117
ReqID 2025-24785
Job Locations US-WA-Puyallup
Job Category Outpatient Rehab - Clinical Licensed Staff
Pay Class Full Time