Physical Therapist (PRN)

University Physical Therapy; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Team-Oriented Culture

Competitive hourly pay range

Training and support

Professional development opportunities

Clinic mentorship

Employee discount plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly work environment

Job summary

University Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for our outpatient clinic in Virginia. The role involves implementing therapy programs, following recovery plans, and delivering treatments with a patient-centered approach to restore function and enhance mobility.

The position requires CAPTE-accredited PT education, Virginia license and CPR certification, and the ability to design balance and vestibular rehab plans, work autonomously, and use EMR/office tools effectively.

Qualifications

• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state of Virginia Physical Therapy license and CPR certification.
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Possesses basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Database software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and report orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Director.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with physical therapy staff members and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures the patient's range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Job description

Company Description

University Physical Therapy is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.

Job Description

We are hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for our outpatient clinic. The assistant will implement physical therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. The assistant is equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as individuals. The assistant understands that the goal is to execute a program that restores, reinforces, and enhances the patient's physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Responsible for timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Provide comprehensive patient care, administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
• Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
• Instruct, motivate and assist patients in learning and improving functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
• Observe patients during treatments, compile data on patients' responses to treatments and progress, and report orally or in writing to the Physical Therapist and/or Clinical Director.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Confers with physical therapy staff members and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Measures the patient's range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of specific treatments or to assist the Physical Therapist in compiling data for patient evaluations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current state of Virginia Physical Therapy license and CPR certification.
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Possesses basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Database software, and MS Office.

Additional Information

• Collaborative Team-Oriented Culture
• Competitive hourly pay range.
• Training and support.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.