Physical Therapist (PT) - Occupational Health

Gloucester, Virginia

Physical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000 for those that qualify!

What you will do

Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.

Reassess the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).

Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient’s progress and modifies the plan of care.

Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.

Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.

Qualifications
Education

Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or

Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) and

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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