Occupational/Physiotherapist

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Pavilion

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; and the evolving health delivery system. The professional scope of physical therapist practice is grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. 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

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required.

Master's degree or doctorate in physical therapy is preferred.

One year of experience in physical therapy is preferred.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

Virginia Hospital Center