Occupational Therapist Outpatient Specialist Ii

Williamsburg, Virginia
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Overview
The Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist II will perform evaluations, determine diagnoses, develop a plan of care, perform procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
In addition to all the responsibilities of a staff therapist, the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist II will also treat a patient population specific to a physical therapy board certification recognized by the APTA (Orthopedic, Sports, Women's Health, Neurologic) and/or clinical specialization (Certified Hand Therapist, Pelvic Floor, Lymphedema) that bears necessary contact hour requirement/past clinical experience as determined by therapy leadership. This position will assume a clinical lead and have responsibilities for programmatic development and growth within their clinical specialization. They will develop and maintain communication with physicians to positively impact therapy referrals and patient satisfaction/outcomes for the assigned specialty. Non-patient care duties of the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist II will be required but expectation will be to maintain 80% of schedule within patient care.
What you will do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs therapy procedures allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Assesses and documents progress for evaluation, billing and reporting purposes.
• Administrative duties to assist in growing the respective clinical specialization across the system.
• Actively builds and maintains physician relationships, educating internal therapy team (PTs and PTAs), provides in-services and markets specialty services to physician groups, RHS staff and the community at large.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Follows and carries out the treatment plan. Modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and returns to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

• 2 years Physical Therapist in Outpatient Specialty (Required)

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• APTA Board Specialist Certification or Clinical Specialization (CHT, Pelvic Floor, Lymphedema) as approved by Therapy Leadership (Required)

• Medical Plan Options
• Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
• Wellness & fitness center discounts
• Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
• Riverside Health System services discount
• Flexible spending and savings accounts
• Healthy lifestyle incentives

• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Whole Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

• CEUs (MedBridge Education)
• 403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
• Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
• Company Wide Bonus Program
• Employee Help Fund

• Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
• Extended illness bank
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Area retail discounts
• Community involvement opportunities