Job Summary
CityRichmondStateVAJob Type |
Physical Therapist (4826)About the jobThe Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider; a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with 380 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're more than 1,500 healthcare professionals strong. We are a center for both learning and practicing innovative medicine, with three professional schools on our campus and eight satellite outpatient centers: We are currently hiring for a Physical Therapist to work in an outpatient orthopedic setting (80%) with some acute care rotations (20%). The PT will evaluate, and administer therapeutic procedures utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as prescribed by a referring practitioner. The PT will establishes goals of physical therapy and re-assess patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation. The PT will see 12-15 patients per day. The goal of Orthopedic Surgery at the Regional Medical Center is to restore the parents to pre-injury status. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, we offer the following areas of orthopedic surgery. 1. Pediatric Orthopedic - Care of injuries, deformities and diseases of the bones, joints, muscles and tendons in children. 2. Sports Medicine - Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in the care of the injured athlete and provide a full range of arthroscopic capabilities, including outpatient anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. 3. Joint Replacement and Surgery in Arthritis - Care of patients with advanced arthritis including medical treatment, joint replacement and other procedures. 4. Foot and Ankle 5. Hand Surgery - Surgical and non-surgical treatment of the hand and wrist. 6. Shoulder and Elbow 7. Spine - Surgical and non-surgical treatment of deformities, injuries and disorders of the back and neck. Our non-surgical treatment options include percutaneous discectomy and also VAX-D, a non-surgical procedure for treating the disabling lower back conditions of herniated discs, degenerative discs and sciatica. 8. Trauma and Fractures - Treatment of injuries to the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and vessels in the arms, legs, back and neck. 9. Musculoskeletal Oncology - Treatment of benign and malignant tumors of bones, joints and muscles. 10. Reconstructive Surgery - Total joint replacement for degenerative disease of the shoulder, hip, elbow, wrist, foot and knee, and revision surgery. Rehabilitation - Short and long-term programs to improve strength and mobility and to optimize recovery. 11. Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery - Diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases and injuries using minimally invasive arthroscopic methods. 12. Pre- and Post-Surgical Areas of Expertise include: Lumbar and cervical spine injuries. Herniated and degenerative disc disease. ACL rehabilitation. Rotator cuff syndromes 13. Carpal tunnel syndromes. Total hip/knee replacements. Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains. Bursitis, arthritis, and tendonitis. Job RequirementsLicensed Physical Therapist New Graduates Acceptable Virginia Board Certified or Eligible Outpatient Orthopedic Experience A Plus |