About our Client:

Our client is a service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) Government and Commercial contractor. They are a specialized program management company that provides full management services and support to federal, state, and local governments in the United States. Their program management, information technology, and general management support services suit organizations of all sizes, primarily within the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration.

Physical Therapist(s):

• Candidate must be licensed
• Candidate must be a US Citizen or have evidence of having a green card.
• Candidate must speak and write English proficiently.
• Candidate must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Candidate must provide verification of current PPD/TB test to include results.
• Candidate shall provide COVID-19 documentation
• Candidate shall provide NPI number

Job Description:

Therapists are expected to see 6-10 inpatients daily depending on diagnosis, and 4-8 in 1-hour group settings depending on the diagnosis.

Physical Therapist Requirements:

Education and Experience: Physical Therapist education and degrees shall be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited colleges, universities, or institutions.

Certification: not applicable

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Patient Assessment, Therapeutic Skills/Modalities, Diagnostic Specific Groups (Neurological, Orthopedics, Geriatric, Psychiatric, Equipment Utilized, Patient Education, Infection Control, Quality Improvement, CPR, Safety, Principles of Information Mangement, Specific Age Appropriate Care.

Scope of care

The employee will conduct physical therapy assessments/evaluations, develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans for patients with diagnoses included but not limited to orthopedics, neurologic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary, geriatric, wound care/lymphedema, chronic pain. The PT should be able to perform the following evaluations to include, but not limited to formal musculoskeletal evaluation, Physical Therapy evaluation, General Therapy Screenings, prosthetic and adaptive equipment evaluation and assessment, aquatic therapy, wheelchair seating, pelvic health and positioning, home evaluations. The PT will formally and informally assess the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial, and emotional needs and use that information to develop a comprehensive and dynamic treatment plan which will enable each patient to achieve optimal levels of function in self-care, activities of daily living, work, and leisure

To accomplish those objectives, the contracted therapist will need to review paper and electronic records and note salient information, precautions, and contraindications. The PT will confer with significant others and interdisciplinary team members. To derive accurate information, the incumbent will need a good grasp of commonly used methods, procedures, and tests.

The employee will be required to develop time-limited functionally based short and long-term goals. The PT will then provide or oversee the direct patient care, selecting the most appropriate techniques to reach the established goal

The PT will provide clear verbal and written communication of patient progress including documentation of baseline measurements and ongoing assessment data. The PT will begin discharge planning at the time of admission and provide necessary home education programs and aftercare.

Physical Therapist Assessment: The employee will complete all assessments accurately 100% of the time

· Assessment for the presence of physical deficits

· Determination of function-related problems including rationale or basis for making the assessment.

· Development of individual physical therapy treatment plans.

· Use of data to implement individualized treatment programs.

· Choice of therapy technique best suited to the condition of the patient to achieve maximum results.

· Assessment of adaptive equipment needs, such as manual wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and braces.

Physical Therapy treatment includes:

· Therapeutic exercises

· Neuromuscular re-education

· Gait Analysis and Training

· Functional Activity training

· Prevention/Treatment of pain.

· Adaptive equipment evaluation and prescription

· Electric Modalities, hot/cold packs

· Wound/Lymphedema Pelvic Health

· Aquatic Therapy

· Wheelchair seating and positioning

The Physical Therapist shall:

· Assess the patient prior to the development of treatment plans and goals.

· Implement plans in accordance with the initial evaluation findings for treatment aimed at prevention, reducing disability or pain, restoring lost function, and increasing participation.

· Provide therapeutic interventions, which focus on posture, wheelchair mobility, gait, transfers, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, joint mobility and flexibility, and functional tasks at each visit

· Monitor the extent to which services have met the therapeutic goals relative to the initial and all subsequent assessments at each visit.

· Determine the degree to which improvement occurs and, when appropriate, revise the treatment plan at each visit.

· Provide education to patients, families, and/or significant others regarding deficits incurred and interventions to reduce the existing deficit, and management of any residual deficit in the resumption of life roles in the home and community environment at each visit.

· Performs chart review prior to scheduled appointment and obtains a subjective history of patients assigned.

Physical Therapists Special Requirements:

· Respects confidentiality and follows established policy regarding patient records.

· Re-evaluates and upgrades treatment plan at intervals determined by Physical Therapy (PT) Department policy within 24 hours of the patient’s visit greater than 90% of the time.

· Documents and codes in the electronic medical record an initial, progress, and final evaluation that includes measurable goals, goals achieved, treatment provided, and functional outcomes using the PT department documentation policy guidelines. Documents patient education according to VA policy.

· Observes VA policies and procedures relating to infection control, Fire and Safety, Information Security, and Patient Safety (mandatory training).

· Maintains current CPR Certification with recertification at least 30 days prior to expiration.

· Communicates, consults and works cooperatively with other team members to provide comprehensive patient care.

· Assists in the day-to-day operation of the department in routine housekeeping and equipment care.

· Consults with patients and their families regarding educating, training, and advising them about their deficit/disability/disease. Teaches/issues home programs to improve/maintain achieved goals.

· Use computerized patient record systems and other computerized data systems.

· Participates in team conferences, rounds, discharge planning meetings, specialty clinics, other assigned medical meetings, physical therapy, and in-services and meetings as directed.

· Consults with other physical therapists, physicians, other therapists, medical personnel, patients, family, and/or caregivers to maximize the benefit of the therapy program.

· Manages time for scheduling patients to allow for unforeseen incidents or interruptions in the planned program. Is flexible in a treatment program; easily adapts to share in overall section treatment program, as needed, by assisting in coverage for absent staff members, to ensure continuity of quality patient care.

· Utilizes appropriate and qualified personnel as the situation indicates i.e., P.T. Aids, Rehab Techs, students, etc., or other persons with the appropriate expertise indicated for the task.

· Employs motivational techniques to enlist patient participation in their treatment program.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Physical Therapy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• Work Location: One location