Physical Therapist - Tuckahoe Orthopedics

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

11d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care. The therapist develops and updates treatment plans, provides direct therapy and patient and family instruction, documents care and progress in the electronic medical record, and may supervise physical therapist assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meeting all qualifications for traineeship or a temporary license in that state.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Have analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Be able to work well with patients of all levels, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather relevant information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Perform ongoing assessments and review treatment effectiveness, revising plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy in accordance with each patient’s plan of care and current Physical Therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress.
• Document care, service coordination, orders, and goals accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants when applicable.
• Maintain required productivity while preserving quality and deliver efficient, effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed