Description

Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a long history of providing comprehensive and quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region, including northeastern North Carolina. Our clinical care team consists of board certified urologists most of whom are fellowship trained, nationally recognized, awarded and published. Working in a team based environment, our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health.

We are seeking a professional and experienced Physical Therapist to join their team of experienced and supportive professionals providing comprehensive therapy services to patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. APTA membership and licensure is covered. We offer mentorship and a generous education stipend.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive evaluation therapy services to patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Develops treatment plans for assigned patients, including specific goals, established in conjunction with the patient and family, and therapeutic activities.
• Administers physical therapy treatments including therapeutic exercises, neuromotor reeducation including the use of EMG biofeedback, manual therapy and modalities as prescribed, all specific to pelvic floor dysfunction; directing treatments given by technicians.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans at periodic intervals and whenever necessary.
• Provides education to patients and family members, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Documents appropriately and in a timely manner as required, including, but not limited to: evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, billing documentation, treatment notes, and other reports as requested.
• Demonstrates essential skill competencies in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
• Effectively communicates with LPTAs regarding treatment plan, patient progress and works cohesively to assure maximum functional outcome for patient.
• Maintains up to date knowledge based on new and innovative treatments for PFD patients through reading medical journals, attending continuing education courses. Recognize this as a unique specialization that requires diligence and adaptability to new and innovative care plans. Assists in development of new programs.
• Able to manage a patient load of 10 -14 patients per day in a timely and efficient manner while focusing on quality patient care in a professional manner. Ability to manage two treatment rooms concurrently.
• Assists in scheduling of patients and maintains a working knowledge of insurance benefits/ authorization requirements for each patient.
• Assists in room maintenance, equipment upkeep as necessary to assure prompt patient flow. Participates in requests for supplies and equipment.
• Use time efficiently, works in conjunction with other staff members in positive and productive manner

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Licensure as Physical Therapist in the state of Virginia
• Experience preferred but not essential 
• Inexperienced therapists will be required to take H&W Level 1, 2A & B or APTA equivalent within first 2 years