PT – Outpatient Orthopedics: Mentorship, Growth & Perks

U.S. Physical Therapy; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

AI documentation

Mentorship program

Continuing education

Student loan assistance

Career advancement

Cash-based services

Job summary

Rehab Associates in Virginia is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to assess patients, develop and initiate personalized treatment plans, and deliver direct outpatient care. You will review physician referrals, document progress, and collaborate with a broad care team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent practice, strong communication, and clinical reasoning, supported by EMR tools and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Physical Therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience or interest in outpatient orthopedic care, including balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in an outpatient setting.
• Comfortable working independently while effectively managing a diverse patient caseload.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills.
• Proficient with EMR systems and standard Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
• Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Independence in outpatient care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or CAPTE-accredited program

Virginia PT license or eligibility

Current CPR certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rehab Associates in Virginia is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to assess patients, develop and initiate personalized treatment plans, and deliver direct outpatient care. You will review physician referrals, document progress, and collaborate with a broad care team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent practice, strong communication, and clinical reasoning, supported by EMR tools and ongoing mentorship.