Physical Therapist
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Manassas
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Veterans and military spouses encouraged to apply!
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. Position Summary
New Graduates are encouraged to apply! In a general 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. They direct patient
participation in activities and exercise programs to restore,
reinforce and enhance performance, while performing exceptional
patient care. To encourage a collaborative approach to patient
care, Physical Therapists have the freedom to evaluate and treat,
while being in close proximity to physicians. We also provide a new
graduate mentoring program and multiple certification programs,
including dry needling! Primary Functions & Accountabilities
Consults with patients to learn about their physical condition and
symptoms Diagnoses movement dysfunction and develops a treatment
plan Teaches patients how to properly use therapeutic exercise
techniques Assists patients with the use of equipment such as
wheelchairs or walkers Maintains patient records and documents
goals and progress Schedules patients effectively for best time
utilization Interprets and organizes evaluation and assessment data
Utilizes knowledge of patient's diagnosis, signs, and symptoms
presented and results of diagnostic studies to determine the
patient's level of function Sets priorities and establishes
realistic short-term goals and long-term outcomes Documents and
maintains a plan of care for each patient which includes specific
physical therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of
care Communicates the plan of care in formal and informal
communication Appropriately utilizes the capabilities of personnel
in assignment of self and team members Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to
provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail Must
be able to collaborate with other patient care team members Ability
to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience
pain and frustration, physical therapists should be compassionate
and encouraging Ability to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in
unexpected situations Ability to exercise sound judgment in
stressful circumstances Position Requirements BS, MS or DPT in
Physical Therapy from an accredited school Orthopedic practice
experience preferred Current Physical Therapist license and current
CPR required
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Alexandria , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Manassas, Virginia
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