What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST position at Sentara Health?
Overview
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve functional mobility, relieve pain, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Provides age-appropriate education for clients and caregivers. Supervise and assume responsibility for care provided by identified team members.
Education
- Bachelors Degree (Required)
- Masters Degree (Preferred)
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
Certification/Licensure
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Experience
- Performs modalities/therapeutic interventions in accordance with accepted standards of care and department policies and procedures.
- Provides effective instruction to the patient and family through standardized educational programs and/or individualized training.
- Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative interactions with internal and external team members, patients, and family members to improve patient outcomes.
- Productive and efficient in daily operations. Selects and performs the appropriate assessment procedures.
- Establishes and updates formal plan of care to address individual patient needs.