Physical Therapist-PT & Powell

UVA Community Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide consistent therapy services to patients. The role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy. This full-time position offers opportunities for continued education and participation in patient care.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, but licensure in Virginia is required.
• Ability to perform patient evaluations and formulate treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services consistent with licensure.
• Supervise therapy assistants and communicate with other healthcare providers.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program

Job description

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Madison Clinic

Job Code: PT1460

Full Time Days: N/A

Job Type: Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

Job Summary

• Responsible for providing 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 of the above.
• 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.

Patient Care

• Completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
• Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Independently establishes/implements treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results.
• Reassesses outcomes and modifies goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient.
• Schedules patient activities according to patient individual needs.

Teamwork

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Accepts responsibility for actions; seeks, accepts, and acts positively upon feedback from others.
• Shares responsibility for effective internal communications through a team approach.
• Organizes individual patient caseload in collaboration with team workload demands.
• Performs daily administrative/office activities to ensure efficient flow of care within team.

Technical Competency

• Acquires and maintains knowledge of clinical therapy practice by identifying continuing education needs and participating in educational opportunities.
• Provides orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in work area as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
• Experience: No experience necessary. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure: Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Physical Demands

The job requires standing and walking constantly and frequently bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care