Physical therapist

Summary description

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with vestibular disorders, balance and dizziness conditions, TMJ dysfunction, and headache disorders, with a focus on restoring function and quality of life through specialized rehabilitation. Provide one-on-one physical therapy care to support patient recovery and functional improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction (BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's, PPPD, post-concussive dizziness), balance and fall-risk conditions, TMJ disorders, and cervicogenic or tension-type headaches; establish PT diagnoses and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver specialized interventions including canalith repositioning maneuvers (Epley, Semont, BBQ roll), gaze stabilization and habituation exercises, balance and gait retraining, TMJ manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education, and cervical spine treatment for headache management.
• Complete and submit all evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries via EMR in compliance with HIPAA.
• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with clinic needs.
• Communicate regularly with referring physicians (ENT, neurology, dentistry, primary care) and others involved in the patient's care regarding progress, modifications, and additional needs.
• Attend clinic meetings as required.
• Ensure all clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outlined.
• Stay current with evidence-based practice in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, TMD, and headache treatment.
• Oversee scheduling, documentation, and inventory for the assigned clinical area.
• Orient new personnel to clinic programs and procedures.
• Assist the Lead Physical Therapist in developing new specialty programs and revising clinical procedures as needed.
• Actively participate in and adhere to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college required as prerequisite).
• Current Physical Therapy license in the State of Virginia.
• CPR certified.
• 2 years of outpatient PT experience required.
• Vestibular experience greatly preferred.
• Experience treating TMJ dysfunction and headache disorders strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with concussion / post-concussive management a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and an understanding of process improvement techniques.
• Self-initiator for projects, improvement activities, and evaluation methods.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Environmental / Working conditions
• Medical office setting.
• Well-lit and well-ventilated adequate space.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a clinic setting.

• Physical / Mental demands
• Must be able to view a computer screen for extended periods.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, and pushing of equipment, etc.