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Physical Therapist
We are currently seeking an experienced, professional licensed Physical Therapist. Candidates should be flexible and have a strong desire to work both independently and as a team. The ideal candidate will have outpatient experience, be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable seeing patients independently. Requires excellent assessment skills and a strong work ethic. Arthritis & Sports offers a competitive salary, malpractice insurance, full medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and 401(k) plans. CME reimbursement available.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, modalities (ultrasound), activities of daily living, and isokinetic program.
Evaluates incoming patient conditions to determine appropriate physical treatment programs and consults with referring Physicians regarding diagnosis.
Documents treatments rendered on billing sheets and in appropriate patient charts, records patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit, prepares patient care and progress notes and other required forms as requested.
Develops and implements physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient’s particular needs.
Consults with referring Physicians regarding patient diagnosis and communicates changes via progress notes.
Communicates with referring Physicians and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding patient therapy and equipment.
Communicates with Physical Therapy Assistants to perform interim therapy evaluations to continually modify and update treatment programs.
Operates and applies knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment.
Composes discharge notes for patients and refers to appropriate outside sources as necessary.
Attends continuing educational courses to obtain advanced critical skills.
Maintains current knowledge of Physical Therapist roles and continuing trends in the industry.
Communicates with potential referral sources to expand existing business and cultivate new business.
SKILLS:
Oral and written communication
Technical communication
Customer relations
Customer service
Diplomacy
Filing
Math aptitude
Organization
Planning
Professionalism
Project management
Presentation
Reading skills
Time management
Computer literacy
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy -OR- Associates in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited school
State of Virginia Physical Therapy license
CPR certification
AED certification
First aid certification
Prior work-related experience helpful
Other certifications are preferred, including: dry needling, geriatrics, orthopaedics, and sports