Physical Therapist

Riverside Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is looking for a Physical Therapist to implement personalized programs for patients facing acute and chronic health issues. You'll be responsible for evaluations, treatment procedures, and educating families about recovery processes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and obtain necessary licensure. One year of experience is preferred, with a focus on building collaborative relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• 1 year of Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• License must be obtained from Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire.
• CPR/BLS Certification must be acquired within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop a plan of care for patients.
• Modify treatment plans to maximize benefits and meet discharge criteria.
• Record patient progress and support multi-disciplinary team efforts.
• Educate patients and families about recovery processes.

Skills

Physical therapy procedures

Patient evaluation

Collaborative team relationships

Treatment plan modification

Patient education

Education

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

Location: Gloucester, Virginia

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)
• Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)
• 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)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)