Physical Therapist (Part-time/Full-time)

Physical Therapist

OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking full-time, experienced Physical Therapists 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

• Provide evaluation and treatment services to a variety of patients in accordance with the physician referral and Plan of Care in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Direct patient participation in activities and exercise programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance while performing exceptional patient care.
• Provide patient education and set expectations for progression of treatment.
• Work closely with physicians and other health care team members as part of a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Perform detailed evaluations with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and other deficits to develop a treatment plan.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding expectations of treatment and achievement of patient goals.
• Utilize knowledge of patient's diagnosis, signs, and symptoms, and results of diagnostic studies to determine the patient's level of function.
• Interpret and organize evaluation and assessment data.
• Set priorities and establish realistic short-term and long-term goals and outcomes.
• Maintain patient records and document goals and progress in a timely manner.
• Instruct patients in how to properly perform therapeutic exercise techniques.
• Guide patients appropriately through post-surgical protocols.
• Coordinate patient care with Physical Therapist Assistants and/or therapy technicians.
• Schedule patients effectively for productive time utilization.
• Document and maintain a plan of care for each patient that includes specific therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with the physician teams.
• Communicate 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.