Physical Therapist

rivhs; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide individualized therapy programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions, aiming to maximize quality of life and functional goals.

You will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, educate patients and families, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to support discharge and return to optimal function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (Required).
• 1 year Physical Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care.
• Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
• Reassesses the patient timely, per guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Builds collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team and participates in team meetings.
• Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patient progress and updates the plan of care.
• Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy

Master's Degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy

Job description

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring 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.

Overview

Physical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain 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.

Reassess 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) (Required) and CPR/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 .