Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

New graduates are encouraged to apply! OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team! Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.

Job Description

• In an outpatient orthopedic setting, the Physical Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to a variety of patients in accordance with the physician referral and Plan of Care.
• The Physical Therapist will direct patient participation in activities and exercise programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance while performing exceptional patient care.
• The Physical Therapist will provide patient education and set expectations for progression of treatment.
• As part of a collaborative approach to patient care, the Physical Therapist will work closely with physicians and other health care team members.
• We provide several programs including a new graduate mentoring program, an APTA accredited residency program, and Sports Performance.

Primary Functions and Accountabilities

• Performs detailed evaluations with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnoses movement dysfunction and other deficits to develop a treatment plan.
• Communicates effectively with patients regarding expectations of treatment and achievement of patient goals.
• Utilizes knowledge of patient's diagnosis, signs, and symptoms and results of diagnostic studies to determine the patient's level of function.
• Interprets and organizes evaluation and assessment data.
• Sets priorities and establishes realistic short-term and long-term goals and outcomes.
• Maintains patient records and documents goals and progress in a timely manner.
• Instructs patients in how to properly perform therapeutic exercise techniques.
• Guides patients appropriately through post-surgical protocols.
• Coordinates patient care with Physical Therapist Assistants and/or therapy technicians.
• Schedules patients effectively for productive time utilization.
• Documents and maintains a plan of care for each patient that includes specific therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with the physician teams.
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with front office, call center, and billing staff when requested.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current Physical Therapy license and CPR required.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide instructions clearly with close attention to detail.
• Must be able to collaborate with other patient care team members.
• Demonstrate compassion and encouragement to patients experiencing pain and frustration.
• Maintain a positive and motivating outlook with patients.
• Able to remain flexible, adaptable, and calm in unexpected situations.
• Able to exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.