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Assistant Physical Therapy Manager - Adult Acute Care and Ambulatory
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA (In Person)
$76,420 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
The Assistant Physical Therapy Manager is a transformational leader who supports the Physical Therapy Manager with day-to-day operations, supervision over patient care standards, and quality improvement for the inpatient physical therapy service in an acute care hospital. This role combines frontline leadership, and at times direct patient care, to maintain the high standards of professional PT practice, patient safety, and team engagement. ________________________________________ Key responsibilities
- Provides visible, day to day leadership for inpatient PT, modeling professionalism, accountability, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Able to perform PT evaluations and treatments in accordance with hospital policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as a clinical resource for PTs, PTAs, and support staff in managing medically complex acute care patients and discharge planning.
- Assists the Manager with daily operations, including staffing, coverage, and workflow oversight to meet patient care needs across units.
- Leads or participates in unit-based quality and safety initiatives (e.g., early mobility, falls, LOS), using data and feedback to improve outcomes and processes.
- Supervises PT, PTA, and support staff in the inpatient setting, ensuring appropriate delegation, supervision, and adherence to standards of practice.
- Supports staffing activities under the direction of the Manager, including:
- Participating in recruitment activities (screening, interviewing, selection recommendations) and onboarding of new staff.
- Assisting with orientation, competency validation, and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
- Providing timely feedback and input into performance evaluations and corrective actions as requested.
- Develops and manages daily work schedules and assignments to ensure adequate staffing and equitable workload distribution.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements; maintains records related to competencies, quality audits, and mandatory training.
- Participates in departmental and hospital committees and workgroups, helping translate organizational priorities into front line practice.
- Maintains a positive, inclusive work environment and serves as a professional role model for clinical excellence, communication, and teamwork.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Physical Therapy- Education:
Minimum - Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Prefer master's orDoctoral Degree Experience:
Must have acute care hospital experience. Prefer 3 years of demonstrated leadership experienceLicensure:
Valid license or registration to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Therapy discipline required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease. The starting base rate for this role is $76,420.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.- Benefits
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