Community Health Physical Therapist – Impactful Care

UVA Health; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide licensure-compliant therapy services, evaluate patients, develop plans of care, implement treatment, and educate patients or caregivers. You will supervise therapy staff and coordinate with other providers across the care team.

The role requires a VA PT license or eligibility, and emphasizes documentation, continuing education, and participation in departmental improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
• No experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing, and educating patient and/or caregiver and documentation.
• Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
• Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
• Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
• Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
• Positively contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in PT

Job description

UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide licensure-compliant therapy services, evaluate patients, develop plans of care, implement treatment, and educate patients or caregivers. You will supervise therapy staff and coordinate with other providers across the care team.

The role requires a VA PT license or eligibility, and emphasizes documentation, continuing education, and participation in departmental improvement efforts.