Physical Therapist - Newport News, VA

Marathon Health•Newport News, VA

1d•$95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Physical Therapist combines clinical care with client-facing worksite support to ensure patients receive high-quality musculoskeletal care. The role involves carrying out individualized physical therapy programs—including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, education, and communication—to help patients achieve functional goals. The Physical Therapist also supports the client worksite through body mechanics education, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, injury-prevention education, and other non-clinical services. The position collaborates with other health professionals and ancillary staff and may supervise and direct physical therapist assistants in accordance with professional guidelines.

Requirements

BS, MS, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited university.
Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.
Current BLS certification.
Understanding of clinical documentation requirements using electronic medical record software in accordance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines.
Outpatient experience with adolescent and adult populations.

Nice To Haves

Ergonomic training, certification, or experience.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to present educational materials to multiple levels within a client organization.
Comfort working with employees at all organizational levels and working independently with limited supervision.
Consistent professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, coworkers, Marathon corporate leadership and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers.

Responsibilities

Participate in the care continuum and medical team alongside physicians, PAs/NPs, occupational therapists, health coaches, medical assistants, and others.
Administer appropriate physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic exercise, therapeutic activities, manual therapies, modalities, and patient education.
Assess patients and plan and carry out goal-directed treatment programs aligned with patient goals and positive outcome measures.
Assist with care coordination, help patients access appropriate levels of care or specialty services, and ensure follow-up.
Teach in-home therapeutic exercises and stretches as part of treatment plans.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills by reviewing publications and attending continuing education.
Support physical therapy staff with evidence-based practice resources and by developing and conducting in-service training.
Provide injury-prevention education and worksite assessments as needed or applicable.
Address ergonomic needs at the client worksite as applicable or needed.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team in planning and implementing patient care.
Attend Marathon Health center training sessions, including EMR training.
Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
Advise on Marathon Health policy in the changing healthcare delivery environment.
Schedule follow-up appointments, screenings, and tests for client company employees.
Assist with outreach efforts targeting employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases.