Physical Therapist-Lawrenceville

Loyal Source Government Services; Lawrenceville (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide care to inmate patients in Virginia. The role covers outpatient orthopedic services and Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation/Acute care, including evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges.

You will collaborate with a PT clinic team and medical staff to enhance patient outcomes, participate in quality improvement measures, and adapt assignments to meet clinical and administrative needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current Virginia physical therapy license.
• Inpatient/outpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration with medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges.
• Apply clinical knowledge to outpatient orthopedics and inpatient rehab.
• Collaborate with PT clinic team and medical staff to improve patient care.
• Assist in quality improvement measures and data collections.
• Assignments to other duties or locations as needed.

Skills

Physical therapy

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Provide physical therapy services to patient inmates. Services include outpatient orthopedics as well as Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation/Acute care. Provide physical therapy evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges. Collaborate with other Physical Therapy (PT) clinic team members and medical staff to improve patient care. Assist in Physical Therapy Quality Improvement Measures and Data Collections. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

Pay Rate

$60 / hour

Requirements

• Inpatient/Outpatient rehab Experience (Preferred)
• Graduate from accredited Physical therapy Program
• Current Physical Therapy license in Virginia
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with various acute and chronic orthopedic dysfunctional
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to play an active role collaborating with other medical professionals to provide optimum care

Job Duties

• Applies knowledge acquired through formal education in an accredited program.
• Numerous evaluative tools are used to assess needs and evaluate progress toward goals.
• May design and fabricate adaptive equipment and instruct clients in its use.
• Selects and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions based on individual client needs.
• Works in collaboration with physicians, psychologists, social workers, other therapists, and other health care and vocation professionals.
• Works as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Some positions require knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• May instruct other clinical professionals in areas of expertise in assessment and treatment techniques.
• Daily living and work skills as well as overall fitness and health are developed, recovered, or promoted.
• Clients progress toward identified goals for independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
• Plans and implements programs.
• Documents activities and progress, modifying therapeutic interventions when necessary.
• Documentation affects reimbursement to the organization.
• Some positions lead or supervise professionals and paraprofessionals or may take a team leadership/mentoring position in specific areas of expertise.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].