Responsibilities:

• Perform new-patient evaluations/exams.
• Diagnose patients; evaluate physical activity limitations.
• Create a plan that sets a goal and completion date.
• Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises; track progress.
• Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care.
• Examine and evaluate new patients.
• Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity.
• Establish a plan goal and time frame.
• Prescribe intervention techniques and exercises.
• Measure and track intervention effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Accredited PT program graduate.
• Up-to-date state PT license.
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans.
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment.
• Must be passionate about helping patients who have vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall risk issues.
• 1+ year(s) of outpatient neuro/ortho center or vestibular rehab experience.
• Graduation from an accredited PT program and current PT license in VA.
• Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation setting.
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population.
• Prefer at least one year working in outpatient neurological or orthopedic center, or previous vestibular rehab experience.