The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients to maintain or restore patients to their maximum functional performance level and completes discharge planning.

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in

Physical Therapy Required Certifications and Licensures:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines Administers physical therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to APTA guidelines Completes discharge planning according to APTA guidelines by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences Documents and charges for patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to federal, state, and local regulations Protects patients, employees, and visitors by promoting infection-control and safety policies and protocols Meets productivity standards Ensures operation of equipment, follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and reports the need for repair to supervisor Supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, other support staff, and students Other duties as assigned