Physical Therapist-Inpatient

UVA Health System • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
• Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing, and educating patient and/or caregiver and documentation of the above.
• Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
• Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
• Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
• Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
• Positively contribute to the departmental financial performance/productivity.
• Deliver care that is consistent with the team member's discipline in accordance with the specific therapy practice act, guidelines, and code of ethics.
• Complete patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
• Independently establish/implement treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results.
• Reassess outcomes and modify goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient.
• Schedule patient activities according to patient individual needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and coworkers.
• Function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Organize individual patient caseload in collaboration with team workload demands.
• Perform daily administrative/office activities to ensure efficient flow of care within team.
• Demonstrate technical competencies and job knowledge as it pertains to rehabilitative care.
• Provide orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in work area as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree