Geriatric Physical Therapist — Impactful Long-Term Care

Seven-Hills-Rehabilitation-and-Nursin; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engagement activities

Positive environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Lynchburg, VA. You will assess referrals, provide direct patient care, and establish treatment programs tailored to patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

Responsibilities include setting goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures optimal, patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold a valid state license/registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and functional capacity.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals.
• Set realistic goals for patients and educate patients/families.
• Document patient condition and progress notes; conduct discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or PT degree from accredited program

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Lynchburg, VA. You will assess referrals, provide direct patient care, and establish treatment programs tailored to patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

Responsibilities include setting goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures optimal, patient-centered care in a