Neuro Physical Therapist

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver individualized care in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. You will assess patients, develop and modify plans of care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize mobility and reduce pain.

Supervised by Rehab Services management, the role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and collaboration with staff and students to support successful discharge and functional goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Licensure required or eligible for Virginia licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops plan of care.
• Provides physical therapy procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Assists in training team members and students.
• Monitors progress and updates treatment plans as needed.
• Educates patients and families about recovery and home exercise.
• Documents patient progress and outcomes.

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Masters in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$46.10 - $63.43/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

A Physical Therapist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient’s progress and modifies the plan of care.
• Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
• Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)