Physical Therapist

Company: Orthovirginia
Location: Prince George
Posted on: January 22, 2025

Job Description:

New graduates are encouraged to apply!OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team! Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.Position SummaryIn an outpatient orthopedic setting the Physical Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to a variety of patients in accordance with the physician referral and Plan of Care. The Physical Therapist will direct patient participation in activities and exercise programs to restore, reinforce and enhance performance while performing exceptional patient care. The Physical Therapist will provide patient education and set expectations for progression of treatment. As part of a collaborative approach to patient care the Physical Therapist will work closely with physicians and other health care team members. We provide several programs including a new graduate mentoring program, an APTA accredited residency program, and Sports Performance . Other benefits include CEU reimbursement, Medbridge membership, medical/dental insurance with HSA options and 401k.Primary Functions and AccountabilitiesPerforms detailed evaluations with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptomsDiagnoses movement dysfunction and other deficits to develop a treatment planCommunicates effectively with patients regarding expectations of treatment and achievement of patient goalsUtilizes knowledge of patient's diagnosis, signs, and symptoms and results of diagnostic studies to determine the patient's level of functionInterprets and organizes evaluation and assessment dataSets priorities and establishes realistic short term and long-term goals and outcomesMaintains patient records and documents goals and progress in a timely mannerInstructs patients in how to properly perform therapeutic exercise techniquesGuides patients appropriately through post-surgical protocolsCoordinates patient care with Physical Therapist Assistants and/or therapy techniciansSchedules patients effectively for productive time utilizationDocuments and maintains a plan of care for each patient that include specific therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of careCommunicates effectively with the physician teamsCommunicates effectively and in a timely manner with front office, call center and billing staff when requestedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to provide instructions clearly with close attention to detailMust be able to collaborate with other patient care team membersDemonstrate compassion and encouragement to patients experiencing pain and frustrationMaintain a positive and motivating outlook with patientsAble to remain flexible, adaptable, and calm in unexpected situationsAble to exercise sound judgment in stressful situationsPosition RequirementsBS, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited schoolOrthopedic experience preferredCurrent Physical Therapy license and CPR required

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