Neuro Physical Therapist

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement individualized treatment plans in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The role involves evaluations, diagnoses, and developing plans of care under Rehab Services management.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide patient education, and help patients reach functional goals while documenting progress and adjusting care as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1 year of PT experience preferred.
• Licensed PT in VA with CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops plan of care.
• Implements PT procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team and participates in meetings.
• Educates patients and families about recovery and discharge plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Physical Therapy

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$46.10 - $63.43/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewA 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 doPerforms 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.QualificationsEducationBachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) orMasters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) orDoctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)Experience1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicense Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.