Physical Therapist

SOVAH Health Danville

Who We Are\:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are\:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us\:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

And much more

Position Summary\:

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care that is appropriate to the problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress,s and plans for reevaluation.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel, such as, assessing competence, delegating specific tasks, and establishing channels of communication.
• Completes supervisory visits for physical therapist assistants in accordance with state and federal regulations and agency guidelines.

Minimum Education\:

• Graduate of a Program in Physical Therapy is required.
• Bachelors degree required.

Required Skills\:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  
  Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of therapy coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.

Required Certifications/Licenses\:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required.
• A license from the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice as a Physical Therapist is required.

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.