The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with vestibular disorders, balance and dizziness conditions, TMJ dysfunction, and headache disorders, with a focus on restoring function and quality of life through specialized rehabilitation. Provide one-on-one physical therapy care to support patient recovery and functional improvement.
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Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction (BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's, PPPD, post-concussive dizziness), balance and fall-risk conditions, TMJ disorders, and cervicogenic or tension-type headaches; establish PT diagnoses and develop individualized plans of care.
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Deliver specialized interventions including canalith repositioning maneuvers (Epley, Semont, BBQ roll), gaze stabilization and habituation exercises, balance and gait retraining, TMJ manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education, and cervical spine treatment for headache management.
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Complete and submit all evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries via EMR in compliance with HIPAA.
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Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with clinic needs.
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Communicate regularly with referring physicians (ENT, neurology, dentistry, primary care) and others involved in the patient's care regarding progress, modifications, and additional needs.
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Attend clinic meetings as required.
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Ensure all clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outlined.
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Stay current with evidence-based practice in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, TMD, and headache treatment.
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Oversee scheduling, documentation, and inventory for the assigned clinical area.
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Orient new personnel to clinic programs and procedures.
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Assist the Lead Physical Therapist in developing new specialty programs and revising clinical procedures as needed.
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Actively participate in and adhere to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program.
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Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college required as prerequisite).
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Current Physical Therapy license in the State of Virginia.
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CPR certified.
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2 years of outpatient PT experience required.
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Vestibular experience greatly preferred.
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Experience treating TMJ dysfunction and headache disorders strongly preferred.
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Familiarity with concussion / post-concussive management a plus.
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Excellent critical thinking skills and an understanding of process improvement techniques.
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Self-initiator for projects, improvement activities, and evaluation methods.
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
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Medical office setting.
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Well-lit and well-ventilated adequate space.
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Exposure to communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a clinic setting.
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Must be able to view a computer screen for extended periods.
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Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, and pushing of equipment, etc.
