PHYSICAL THERAPIST$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

VA Ear Nose Throat Associates • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with vestibular disorders, balance and dizziness conditions, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, and headache disorders. The role focuses on restoring function and quality of life through specialized rehabilitation and providing one-on-one physical therapy care to support recovery and functional improvement.

The position includes coordinating care with referring physicians and others involved in patients’ care, maintaining clinical documentation and treatment schedules, and supporting clinic operations. The therapist also helps orient new personnel and assists the Lead Physical Therapist with developing specialty programs and revising clinical procedures. Eligible new hires may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus; terms and eligibility requirements apply.

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.
• Two years of outpatient physical therapy experience.
• Excellent critical-thinking skills and understanding of process-improvement techniques.
• Ability to initiate projects, improvement activities, and evaluation methods independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Vestibular experience is greatly preferred.
• Experience treating TMJ dysfunction and headache disorders is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with concussion or post-concussive management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with vestibular dysfunction, balance and fall-risk conditions, TMJ disorders, and cervicogenic or tension-type headaches; establish physical therapy diagnoses and 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 evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in 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.
• Ensure clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outlined.
• 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 with developing specialty programs and revising clinical procedures as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time