Physical Therapist - Sovah Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist - Sovah Physical Therapy
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Job Description
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the regions only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents medical students nurses nurse practitioners pharmacists and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown Danville offers big city amenities with quaint small town charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene numerous local restaurants and shops diverse educational institutions and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Professional development Growth opportunities and Mentor-based training
And much more
Position Summary:
Sovah Health is looking for a someone who will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention ergonomics restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients condition.
Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
Plans prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain improve or restore physical functioning alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants students and other support personnel.
Assesses competence delegates specific tasks and establishes channels of communication.
Administers treatment involving application of physical agents using equipment moist packs ultraviolet and infrared lamps and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
Identifies and documents goals anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants students and other support personnel such as assesses competence delegates specific tasks and establishes channels of communication.
Completes supervisory visits for physical therapist assistants in accordance with state and federal regulations and agency guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Graduate of a Program in Physical Therapy required
Bachelors degree required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required
Licenses:
Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice as a Physical Therapist required
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
