Physical Therapist-PT & Powell
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. The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.Responsible for providing 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 contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
- No experience necessary.
- Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing 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 contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
