Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Hillsville, Virginia / Hospital

Evaluates, documents, plans, implements, and monitors Physical Therapy Services under physician orders to improve, restore the functional level of patients to maximize their potential at work, home, or play.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a PT program required
Current licensure or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of VA
Completes obligatory hospital in-services and education to maintain licensure
Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations in regard to patient's needs
Provides quality in and outpatient physical therapy treatments
Educates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter-dept. staff as needed
In-services other disciplines/Participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniques
Supervises LPTA's and students providing effective feedback in a professional manner
Assists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professional
Documents patient treatments daily, submits quarterly status reports, &completes D/C summaries
Assists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policy
Turns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely manner
Communicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to care
Maintains patient's confidentiality
Maintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniques
Follows up with patient's that no-show or cancel appointments by phone, &documents appropriately
Participates actively in bi-monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetings
Assists teammates with patient care coverage when needed