Physical Therapist, Outpatient

VHC Health; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of Outpatient Physical Therapists at an innovative healthcare provider! This role offers the chance to work with specialty teams focusing on diverse patient needs, including orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation. With a strong emphasis on continual learning and evidence-based practice, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills through mentorship and collaborative rounds. The state-of-the-art facility is set to expand, providing exciting career growth and flexible scheduling for a better work-life balance. Make a meaningful difference in your community while advancing your career in a supportive environment!

Benefits

Paid Major Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

401(k) + Match

Free onsite parking

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required, master's or doctorate preferred.
• One year of experience in physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality one-to-one care using manual techniques.
• Collaborate with team members on patient cases and advancements.

Skills

Manual Therapy Techniques

Patient Management

Evidence-Based Practice

Collaboration and Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Real Time Ultrasound

Biofeedback Stimulation

Restricted Blood Flow Therapy System

Real Eyes Goggles

Job description

Position Title

Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Job Description Summary

We are looking to add another dynamic Physical Therapist to join our 25-person team! At VHC Health, the Outpatient Physical Therapists work on specialty teams so they can delve into diagnosis and treatment. Teams orthopedic, spine, balance, vestibular, pelvic health, lymphedema, oncology, cardiac and chronic pain. The therapists also treat oncology and cardiac diagnosis patients as well. This department values continual learning and evidence based practice. Specialty rounds are consistently scheduled for therapists to meet for article reviews to collaborate, discuss interesting cases, provide support, learn further techniques as a group and stay up-to-date with today’s advancements. Another factor that adds to the team’s success is that they have a solid onboarding process, which includes a new hire mentorship program.

The VHC Outpatient Rehabilitation Team focuses on manual techniques with minimal modality use to provide quality one-to-one care. To make sure they are able to provide the most for patients, the Rehabilitation Department has access to excellent equipment including real time ultrasound, biofeedback stimulation combo for neuromuscular retraining, restricted blood flow therapy system, Real Eyes Goggles system for vestibular evaluation and treatment.

The Outpatient Rehabilitation team will be moving to this new, state of the art building, which will include a brand new aquatic program. There are incredible opportunities for career growth including climbing the clinical ladder and potential promotions to lead therapist or regional manager. In addition, VHC is currently in the process of opening several off-site physical therapy locations in neighboring communities. This will create an opportunity for therapists to work closer to home and help extend our healthcare reach to those in need.

Since VHC Health is a stand-alone hospital, this provides tangible opportunities to effect change. Come join a supportive culture, with flexible schedules, excellent work life balance, and exceptional team members, to make a noticeable difference in your community!

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice. Over the course of the physical therapist’s career, scope of practice evolves based on considerations including, but not limited to, societal needs; progressive professional development activities of the physical therapist; modifications to jurisdictional laws and regulations; advancements in knowledge, research, clinical skills, and technology; and the evolving health delivery system. The professional scope of physical therapist practice is grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. It is supported by education, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing and emerging practice frameworks. The professional scope of practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and changes in societal needs. The professional scope of practice consists of patient and client management, which includes diagnosis and prognosis, to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the lifespan. In addition, the professional scope of practice includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving population health and the human experience. The jurisdictional scope of physical therapist practice is established by the practice act governing the specific physical therapist’s license and the rules adopted pursuant to that act. The personal scope of physical therapist practice consists of activities for which an individual physical therapist is educated, trained, and is competent to perform.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required.

Master's degree or doctorate in physical therapy is preferred.

Experience:

One year of experience in physical therapy is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

BLS certification is required.

Additional Job Description

Benefits: Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!