Physical Therapist

OrthoVirginia•Westchester, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a part-time experienced Physical Therapist to handle patient evaluation, education, and discharge from a Same Day Ambulatory Surgery Center for total joints. Shifts will be in the afternoon. Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes: competitive salaries, a generous 401k incentive plan, and continuing education reimbursement. In the setting of an outpatient surgical center, the Physical Therapist will provide high quality services to patients immediately recovering from surgery and seeking to be discharged home same day. The therapist will provide patients with preoperative education prior to surgery and then conduct evaluation and treatment services immediately following the procedure to assist in regaining function and ensuring readiness for discharge. They direct patient participation in activities and exercise programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance, while performing exceptional patient care. To encourage a collaborative approach to patient care, Physical Therapists have the freedom to evaluate and treat, while being in close proximity to physicians.

Requirements

BS, MS or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
Current Physical Therapist license
Current CPR required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail
Must be able to collaborate with other patient care team members
Demonstrate compassion and encouragement to patients experiencing pain and frustration
Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and calm in unexpected situations
Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful circumstances

Nice To Haves

Experienced Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

Consults with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms
Diagnoses movement dysfunction and develops a treatment plan
Teaches patients how to properly use therapeutic exercise techniques
Educates patient and families on injury prevention and post-operative care
Assists patients with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
Assesses patient individualized needs for accessing home environment
Maintains patient records and documents goals and progress
Schedules patients effectively for best time utilization
Interprets and organizes evaluation and assessment data
Utilizes knowledge of patient's diagnosis, signs, and symptoms presented and results of diagnostic studies to determine the patient's level of function
Sets priorities and establishes realistic short-term goals and long-term outcomes
Documents and maintains a plan of care for each patient which includes specific physical therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of care
Communicates the plan of care in formal and informal communication
Appropriately utilizes the capabilities of personnel in assignment of self and team members