Full time, Full Time
UVA Health System
Charlottesville, VA
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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...