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Confirms and interprets physician referrals performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patients developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Physical Therapy.

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patients developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients families therapists Clinical Team Leaders managers physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patients medical record and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff support staff volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services performance improvement program development/evaluation new employee orientation committee membership peer review and attending staff meetings.

Supervision Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) as provided by State of Virginia licensure/practice standards and Federal regulations. Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers students support or contract staff.

Communications Communication commonly occurs with persons who have similar or different functions inside or outside the organization. May provide problem-solving consultation advising or interpretation services to others. May work with outside vendors but does not have the authority to commit for the organization.

Confidentiality Access and exposure to patient information is required for the performance of the job.

Financial/ Budgetary Suggests cost containment initiatives in immediate work unit/department.

Judgment Within scope of license age-specific criteria and per physician referral interprets physician orders performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized patient treatment programs.

Position impact Impact of work is generally within department or service line.

Working Conditions Work is performed primarily indoors in a clinical setting including hospital nursing home or outpatient sites. May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs in which case will provide own transportation. For Home Care Departments work is performed at patients home. On occasion work may be performed outside of a clinic setting such as work with the driving program hydrotherapy or home evaluations. Work requires physical activity with patients including lifting manipulating pushing pulling bending and walking. Patients may weigh over 200 pounds. Occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent environmental hazards to include blood and bodily fluids requiring standard precautions. Home care practioners must provide own transportation and travel daily between patient homes.

Age-specific criteria - Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patients status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures

Other - May be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy. Bachelors degree as Physical Therapist and 5 years of experience OR Masters or Doctorate degree required.

Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.

Licensure certification and/or registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

Life Support: AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication customer service and teamwork skills required.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training