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Overview

Job Description

The Physical Therapist I evaluates and treats patients to maintain or restore patients to their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines

Administers physical therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to APTA guidelines

Completes discharge planning according to APTA guidelines by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences

Documents and charges for patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to federal, state, and local regulations

Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols

Meets productivity standards

Ensures operation of equipment, follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and reports the need for repair to supervisor

Supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, other support staff, and students

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy, Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred Experience: Adult and/or geriatric therapy experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment.

When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidates job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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