Responsible for providing therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing, and educating patient and/or caregiver and documentation of the above.
Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
Positively contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.
No experience necessary.
Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.
Benefits
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
therapy servicespatient evaluationtreatment planningpatient documentationinsurance authorizationperformance improvementtreatment precautionssupervision of therapy assistantstraining and education