Physical Therapist
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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 with all levels of
experience 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. Position Summary 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. Other benefits include CEU
reimbursement, Medbridge membership, medical/dental insurance with
HSA options and 401k. 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 include 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 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 Position Requirements BS, MS, or
DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited school Orthopedic
experience preferred Current Physical Therapy license and CPR
required Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Virginia Beach , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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