Physical Therapist

UVA Community Health • Manassas, VA

8d

About The Position

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

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
• Licensure: Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees