Physical Therapist, Aquatic - Outpatient

Position Title Physical Therapist, Aquatic - Outpatient Job Description Summary VHC Health is excited to announce the opening of our Outpatient Pavilion! The Outpatient Rehabilitation team has moved to the new, state of the art building, which includes a brand new aquatic program. Our pool is the HydroWorx 750 in ground model with a treadmill, video monitoring with front and side views, resistance jets, and a quick water depth adjustment feature. Whether you have aquatic experience or not, if you are interested in aquatic therapy, we would like to talk with you. Our patient population will include those with varied diagnoses such as orthopedic, spine, neurological, chronic pain and connective tissue disorders. Our aquatic therapists will be part of a large, interdisciplinary team that values continual learning and evidence based practice. Specialty rounds are consistently scheduled for therapists to meet for article reviews to collaborate, discuss interesting cases, provide support, learn further techniques as a group and stay up-to-date with today’s advancements. Another factor that adds to the team’s success is that we have a solid onboarding process, which includes a new hire mentorship program. Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career! Job Description Purpose & Scope: “An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice. Over the course of the physical therapist’s career, scope of practice evolves based on considerations including, but not limited to, societal needs; progressive professional development activities of the physical therapist; modifications to jurisdictional laws and regulations; advancements in knowledge, research, clinical skills, and technology; and the evolving health delivery system. The professional scope of physical therapist practice is grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. It is supported by education, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing and emerging practice frameworks. The professional scope of practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and changes in societal needs. The professional scope of practice consists of patient and client management, which includes diagnosis and prognosis, to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the lifespan. In addition, the professional scope of practice includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving population health and the human experience. The jurisdictional scope of physical therapist practice is established by the practice act governing the specific physical therapist’s license and the rules adopted pursuant to that act. The personal scope of physical therapist practice consists of activities for which an individual physical therapist is educated, trained, and is competent to perform.” Reference: American Physical Therapy Association PHYSICAL THERAPIST’S SCOPE OF PRACTICE HOD P06-17-09-16/HOD P06-17-08-07 Last Updated 9/13/17 Education Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is required. Master’s degree or doctorate in physical therapy is preferred. Experience One year of experience in physical therapy is preferred. Certification/Licensure Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. BLS certification is required. Benefits Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice. Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC! Paid Major Holidays Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts Employee Wellness Benefits Hospital Discount for Employees and Family VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy VHC Retirement ProgramWorkforce Enhancement Program Work/Life Discounts Program Free onsite parking Commuter Benefits Family Leave 401(k) + Match and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr