PHYSICAL THERAPIST$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with vestibular disorders, balance and dizziness conditions, TMJ dysfunction, and headache disorders, providing specialized one-on-one rehabilitation to help restore function and quality of life. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires; terms and eligibility requirements apply. The therapist performs comprehensive evaluations, establishes physical therapy diagnoses, and develops individualized plans of care. Treatment includes vestibular and balance rehabilitation, TMJ and cervical interventions, and headache management. The role also includes clinical documentation, coordination with referring providers, clinic operations, support for personnel orientation, and participation in specialty program development and process improvement. The work takes place in a medical office setting with exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a clinic. The position requires extended computer use and physical activity, including handling and lifting patients and moving equipment.
Requirements
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program; a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college is required as a prerequisite.
- Current Physical Therapy license in the State of Virginia.
- CPR certification.
- Excellent critical-thinking skills and understanding of process improvement techniques.
- Ability to initiate projects, improvement activities, and evaluation methods.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Vestibular therapy experience or interest; new graduates with experience or interest are welcome to apply.
- Vestibular experience is preferred, and training is available.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with vestibular dysfunction, balance and fall-risk conditions, TMJ disorders, and cervicogenic or tension-type headaches; establish PT diagnoses and develop individualized plans of care.
- Provide specialized interventions, including canalith repositioning maneuvers, gaze stabilization and habituation exercises, balance and gait retraining, TMJ manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education, and cervical spine treatment for headache management.
- Complete and submit evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries through the EMR in compliance with HIPAA.
- Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with clinic needs.
- Communicate with referring physicians and others involved in patient care about progress, modifications, and additional needs.
- Attend clinic meetings as required and ensure clinic routines and procedures are carried out.
- Stay current with evidence-based practice in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, TMD, and headache treatment.
- Oversee scheduling, documentation, and inventory for the assigned clinical area.
- Orient new personnel to clinic programs and procedures.
- Assist the Lead Physical Therapist in developing specialty programs and revising clinical procedures.
- Participate in and adhere to policies and procedures in the Corporate Compliance program.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires; terms and eligibility requirements apply.
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