Physical Therapist

Sentara Health; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and address disabling conditions from disease or injury. The role emphasizes patient instruction and collaboration with families.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, with Master’s preferred and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy; licensure in state of practice is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
• Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes.
• Productive and efficient in daily operations.
• Selects and performs the appropriate assessment procedures.
• Establishes and updates formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers.

Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Certification/Licensure

• Required license must be valid in state of practice.

Experience

• Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
• Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes.
• Productive and efficient in daily operations.
• Selects and performs the appropriate assessment procedures.
• Establishes and updates formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $103,376.00 - $149,115.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.