Occupational Therapist Outpatient Specialist I

Riverside Hospital • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

The Outpatient Physical Therapy Specialist I performs patient evaluations, determines diagnoses, develops plans of care, and carries out procedures permitted by referral to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The specialist evaluates patients promptly in accordance with practice guidelines, evidence-based guidance, and regulatory standards, and documents patient progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting.

In addition to staff therapist responsibilities, the specialist treats a patient population aligned with an APTA-recognized board certification or clinical specialization, subject to applicable contact-hour requirements and prior clinical experience as determined by therapy leadership. The role also builds physician relationships, educates therapy colleagues, provides in-services, promotes specialty services, and supports the training of team members, volunteers, and students. The therapist follows and adjusts treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and return patients to an optimal level of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Virginia Department of Health Professions Physical Therapy license, required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
• One of the listed specialist certifications, required upon hire: APTA Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Geriatric Specialist, or Orthopedic Specialist; APTA Specialist Certification in Neurology; Certified Lymphedema Therapist; Certified Hand Therapist; or APTA CAPP-Pelvic certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient specialty.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, determine physical therapy diagnoses, develop plans of care, and perform procedures permitted by referral.
• Assess patients promptly using practice guidelines, evidence-based guidance, and regulatory standards.
• Document patient progress for evaluation, billing, and reporting purposes.
• Build and maintain physician relationships; educate the internal therapy team; provide in-services; and market specialty services to physician groups, Riverside Health System staff, and the community.
• Assist with and participate in training and supporting team members, volunteers, and students.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and return patients to an optimal level of care.
• Use test results and evidence-based guidelines to develop updated plans of care.
• Treat a patient population specific to an APTA-recognized board certification or clinical specialization, as determined by therapy leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level