Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist will provide a full range of therapy services, including administering treatments with specialized equipment, to active-duty military members referred from various specialties like Orthopedics and Surgery. Responsibilities also include instructing patients on home procedures, adjusting prosthetic/orthotic devices, and providing clinical direction to support staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an active Physical Therapist license and be a US Citizen, with educational requirements varying based on the graduation date (Doctorate preferred, Master's or Bachelor's acceptable under specific conditions). A minimum of one year of outpatient orthopedic experience within the last two years, or recent graduation, is required, along with proof of recent continuing education.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient CareClinical DirectionPain ManagementTherapeutic ProceduresPatient InstructionPeer ReviewPhysical Agents ApplicationElectrical StimulationUltrasound MachinesProsthetic FittingDischarge RecommendationsOrthotic AdjustmentTreatment Goals DevelopmentGame Ready UseBlood Flow Restriction UnitsMechanical Traction

Job description

Physical Therapist

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA

Competitive Salary

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist will be providing services to our active-duty military members currently stationed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide appropriate therapeutic procedures and provide a full range of therapy services in support of patient referrals from the following specialties: Orthopedics, General Medicine and Surgery, Primary Care Clinic, Rheumatology and others as approved by Department Head/Division Officer.
Provide for safe and timely patient care. Develop realistic and documented treatment goals that comply with and satisfy the intent of the referring medical staff.
Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as game ready, blood flow restriction units, mechanical traction, electrical stimulation and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home. Evaluate, fit, and adjust the patient’s prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification as required.
Provide documented treatment and discharge recommendations to members of the staff in routine, emergency, and special cases as needed.
Provide clinical direction to assistants, technicians, aides, students, etc.
Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars, and quality assurance meetings.
Participate in peer review activities.
HCWs assigned to Pain Management Dept. shall perform the following additional duties:
Participate in a multidisciplinary team with other health care providers providing consultative services pursuant to optimal health care delivery to patients suffering from pain.
Participate in an on-site designated Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) tele-mentoring training program.
Participate in tele-mentoring, tele-medicine and tele-consults.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation personnel will also perform clerical and scheduling duties in support of patient care and clinic operations and other related administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Wellness Incentives
Relocation Assistance
401(k) with Employer Match
Federal Holidays
Prescription Drug Program
Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
Health Savings Account with Employer Match