Our Occupational Services Division features customized programs which range from preventative programs to acute injury rehabilitation and work conditioning. Tidewater’s team of clinicians provide injured workers with job specific strengthening, positional, and body mechanics training to restore function and give them the confidence to return quickly and safely to their jobs.

Work Injury Rehabilitation

Tidewater Physical Therapy believes that the sooner an injured worker can see a physical therapist, the sooner they will be on the road to an active personal and work life. Tidewater’s Work Injury Rehabilitation starts with our promise of immediate access.

- Immediate Access to 31 clinics from Virginia Beach to Richmond. Our clinics are open early, through lunch, into the evening and, in some locations, on Saturdays.

- Acute Injury Rehabilitation. Our clinicians are highly specialized and are experts in how the body moves.

- Disability Work Up (Functional Capacity Evaluation & Impairment Work Up)

- Work Conditioning Programs & Work Performance Program

- Functional Capacity Evaluations (AMA Guide – 6th Edition)

- Permanent Impairment Work Up (AMA)

- Fraud and Invalid Disability Documentation

- Job Analysis Services

Learn more about Tidewater Physical Therapy’s Work Injury Rehabilitation Programs by calling our Occupational Services Division at 1-855-OSD-TPTI.

Our Occupational Services Division features customized programs which range from preventative programs to acute injury rehabilitation and work conditioning. Tidewater’s team of clinicians provide injured workers with job specific strengthening, positional, and body mechanics training to restore function and give them the confidence to return quickly and safely to their jobs.

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Screening

Because Tidewater Physical Therapy prefers to keep workers injury free to begin with, our Occupational Services start with preventative measures. Tidewater offers pre-employment screenings for your potential employees following your initial employment offer. Our screening tests are based on the essential job functions performed for a specific position and are typically scored as a PASS or FAIL.

Learn more about Tidewater Physical Therapy’s post-offer, pre-employment screenings by calling our Occupational Services Division at 1-855-OSD-TPTI.

Nestled in the Hampton Roads region, at the crossroads of Routes 460 and 258, Windsor “offers a high quality of life wrapped in the charm of small town traditions.”

It’s also a town primed for great growth, with more than 800 jobs coming to the area with Green Mountain Coffee opening operations there.

Tidewater Physical Therapy is a therapist-owned, multi-site, outpatient practice proudly serving Southeastern and Central Virginia

At Tidewater, Clinical Directors have the opportunity to provide leadership, with the guidance and support of an experienced corporate staff, while providing quality patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a minimum of 3 years physical therapy experience in outpatient orthopedics. Previous management and marketing experience is preferred.

Tidewater Physical Therapy has been a respected member of the health care community since 1986. We are dedicated to providing our patients, referring physicians, case managers, and payors with high quality, cost-effective physical therapy services. The professional staff of Tidewater Physical Therapy brings more than 600 years of combined physical therapy excellence and expertise to their patients. Our experience, combined with a team approach to care, allows each patient to obtain a maximum level of function.

Continuing education, use of the most advanced treatment techniques, and state-of-the-art equipment are important aspects of Tidewater Physical Therapy’s commitment to their patients and referring professionals. Staff members are sensitive to the specific needs and concerns of each patient. We also understand and value the necessity for professional development during your career and offer generous continuing education funds to support specialization.

In addition to a great Monday through Friday work environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits including:

• 20 Paid Days Off/Year
• Sign-on Bonus
• Center Profitibility Bonus Potential
• Ongoing Incentive Plan
• Health/Dental Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan with generous company match
• Assistance with APTA dues and PT License Renewal
• Generous continuing education funds
• Educational in-services
• In-House Continuing Education weekend programs

For consideration, apply online or for further information, call toll-free (877) 843-3878 / locally (757) 873-2302 or email hr@tpti.com.

We believe that each employee contributes directly to our mission to “provide quality, cost-effective physical therapy to our patients, referring physicians, and healthcare payors throughout the community”. We hope you will take pride in being a member of our team!

Here’s what John had to say:

“Most of the injuries to the ACL are non-contact in nature (80% or better). This means that our young athletes are hurting themselves with planting (cutting when running), decelerating(slowing down from running or landing from a jump) and/or pivoting (to change direction). In all these mechanisms’ there is an inward stress to the knee (Valgus stress) with internal rotation of the thigh bone (femur) on the shin bone (tibia) with an excessive forward motion(anterior translation) of the shin bone (tibia).”

“The main reasons that children are injuring their knees is the increased intensity and because they are not training in the off season and in season specific to their Sports that require jumping, deceleration and pivoting. Coaches, parents and players need to be educated on this issue and need to participate in some type of program offered by the schools and or clinics.”

“Our Oyster Point office has a therapist who has been certified by  Sportsmetrics and she runs an ACL Injury Prevention Program in our Fitness and Spots Performance Center. These types of programs will not only help with the fiscal issue associated with these injuries but also have the Health benefits by keeping our young athletes active with less chance of injuy.”

She has been with Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. since July 2009 and enjoys treating a variety of orthopedic conditions and impairments. Lynn is currently working towards her certification in manual therapy and has plans to earn her Orthopedic Certified Specialist credentials.

Lynn is a native of the Hampton Roads area and enjoys spending her free time jogging, biking and relaxing at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach.

“Physical therapy is an integral part of returning to daily activity following injury or dysfunction. It is essential to find the find the cause of the pain and treat using an integrated approach and a combination of techniques with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.”

We focus on your insurance so you can focus on getting better, stronger and healthier. Please register online – www.tpti.com via our PATIENT REGISTRATION – so our front office can verify your insurance information and explain all your benefits in detail when you arrive. Please bring your insurance card and a photo ID to your first appointment. Once you’re registered online, you’ll also be able to access our online bill pay feature.

Q: Should I arrive early for my appointment?

Please arrive a few minutes early to give yourself time to finalize any paperwork or ask any questions of the front office staff as you’re checking in. After your first appointment, please arrive at your scheduled time. Our physical therapists are scheduled to ensure that each patient gets the one on one attention they need.

Q: How should I dress for my physical therapy appointments?

Wear loose, comfortable clothes and athletic shoes to your physical therapy appointments. Physical therapy is all about physically getting you moving so you can return to an active life.

Q: What if I need to cancel or change my physical therapy appointment?

Work, kids and other life commitments can get in the way of making it to and keeping your regular physical therapy appointments. We get that. But we do want to make sure you rehabilitate properly so you can get back to fully living that life. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment at any time, please let our front office know. It’s why we’re open early, late, and in some locations, on Saturdays.

Q: Does physical therapy hurt?

Physical therapy should not hurt, but it is physical. Just like when you exercise, you may feel some muscle soreness. If anything hurts or feels sore during your therapy session, when you return home or between your appointments, consult with your physical therapist right away.

Q: What about my doctor?

It’s vital to keep your doctor informed of your progress… and we do that! We will provide detailed reports to your physician throughout your therapy. We are happy to fax these status reports and give you copies to hand carry to your next doctor’s appointment. Please let us know when you are meeting with your doctor so we can prepare these reports for you.

Q: What should I expect when physical therapy is all done?

Throughout your treatment, your physical therapist will recommend a home exercise program. When you are discharged, you will receive another program that includes exercises and stretches to continue.

Q: What if I need physical therapy again, after I’m discharged?

We are honored you chose us for this physical therapy session and would be honored if you came back, should you need physical therapy again in the future. You have a choice when it comes to your physical therapist and we’d love to be your physical therapist for life! Give us a call anytime to ask questions or come in to see us again!

Q: What if I need physical therapy again, after I’m discharged?

A: We are honored you chose us for this physical therapy session and would be honored if you came back, should you need physical therapy again in the future. You have a choice when it comes to your physical therapist and we’d love to be your physical therapist for life! Give us a call anytime to ask questions or come in to see us again!

Q: What should I expect when physical therapy is all done?

A: Throughout your treatment, your physical therapist will recommend a home exercise program. When you are discharged, you will receive another program that includes exercises and stretches to continue.

Q: What about my doctor?

A: It’s vital to keep your doctor informed of your progress… and we do that! We will provide detailed reports to your physician throughout your therapy. We are happy to fax these status reports and give you copies to hand carry to your next doctor’s appointment. Please let us know when you are meeting with your doctor so we can prepare these reports for you.

Q: Does physical therapy hurt?

A: Physical therapy should not hurt, but it is physical. Just like when you exercise, you may feel some muscle soreness. If anything hurts or feels sore during your therapy session, when you return home or between your appointments, consult with your physical therapist right away.