Geriatric PT: Impactful Rehab & Team Care

EHG; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement activities

Positive work environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing invites a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our resident-centered team. You will assess patients needing rehabilitation, develop and administer treatment plans, and work under physician direction to achieve meaningful goals.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred but not required.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Develop and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients and document progress.
• Document progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Licensure in Physical Therapy

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing invites a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to join our resident-centered team. You will assess patients needing rehabilitation, develop and administer treatment plans, and work under physician direction to achieve meaningful goals.

Responsibilities include documentation, progress notes, and discharge planning, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver quality, patient-centered care.