Physical Therapist

Bath County Community Hospital; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath County Community Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, plan care, and administer therapy across outpatient, acute, home health, and hospice settings in rural Virginia.

You will educate patients and families, document outcomes, and collaborate with care teams to improve functional outcomes while maintaining compliance with professional guidelines and BCH policies.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Two years clinical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the National Board Examination and maintenance of good professional standing.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification.
• Current professional licensure in accordance with Virginia requirements.
• HIPAA knowledge and awareness of patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop plans of care.
• Plan, direct, and administer physical therapy modalities and treatments.
• Provide PT services in outpatient clinic, acute care, SNF, home health, hospice, and other settings.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on treatment programs and modalities.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in BCH policies.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Accredited PT program

Virginia licensure

National Board Certification

BCLS/CPR

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Position Summary

Bath Community Hospital is a patient-focused small hospital in rural Virginia that offers excellent working conditions, a team environment, and opportunities for professional development. The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administration of physical therapy modalities and treatments in compliance with Virginia Board of Physical Therapy guidelines. The Physical Therapist assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Services may be provided in a variety of settings, including the outpatient clinic, hospital acute care, hospital skilled nursing beds, home health, hospice, and other contracted services.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patients and develop appropriate physical therapy plans of care
• Plan, direct, and administer physical therapy modalities and treatments
• Provide physical therapy services in outpatient clinic, hospital acute care, skilled nursing, home health, hospice, and other contracted settings
• Assist patients in achieving their maximum level of performance and functional ability
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and staff regarding treatment programs and appropriate therapy modalities
• Encourage patients, families, and staff to participate in the treatment program
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to patients, families, and staff
• Provide in-service education to facility staff and the community
• Serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students and support staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities, orientation, and evaluation of peers, support staff, and students
• Maintain and update clinical skills and competency through continuing education, peer review, chart audits, case studies, literature reviews, observation, and other professional development activities
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with BCH Rehab Services policies, procedures, and applicable practice guidelines
• Establish meaningful and appropriate functional outcomes in documentation for individual patients and clients
• Complete billing information accurately and within required timeframes
• Complete and submit time sheets accurately and within required timeframes
• Maintain knowledge of facility, Physical Therapy Department, home health, and hospice policies and procedures related to patient care, operations, safety, fire prevention, infection control, and personnel matters
• Handle urgent and emergency situations effectively
• Organize time effectively and perform assigned tasks efficiently
• Manage multiple work demands, variable schedules, and caseloads
• Appropriately request assistance and feedback and evaluate clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Utilize support staff in accordance with applicable practice act guidelines and provide consistent, effective, and constructive feedback
• Participate in department and hospital meetings as required
• Participate in professional and community activities
• Complete required and elective educational activities in a timely manner
• Comply with all BCH policies and procedures, including professional licensure requirements and applicable local, state, and federal guidelines
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics consistent with BCH and Rehab Services policies and the Professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Demonstrate compassion and genuine interest in patients and families, including those dealing with end-of-life issues
• Adapt to changes in schedules and facility or program needs
• Assist other departments and employees when needed and perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Experience

• Two years of clinical experience preferred, but not required

Licensure/Certifications

• Successful completion of the National Board Examination and maintenance of good professional standing
• Current BCLS/CPR certification
• Current professional licensure in accordance with applicable Virginia requirements
• Advanced knowledge of physical therapy modalities and treatment
• Knowledge of professional standards of practice and ethical requirements
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements affecting the delivery of physical therapy services
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to effectively evaluate patients and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, staff, students, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to provide education appropriate to the learner
• Ability to exercise sound clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple demands and variable caseloads
• Ability to work independently and appropriately seek assistance when needed
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation
• Ability to read and effectively communicate in English
• Commitment to quality improvement, continuing education, and professional development

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as required for patient care
• Ability to sit as needed throughout the workday
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to climb as required
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Frequent arm and hand movements
• Ability to perform overhead reaching
• Hand/eye coordination required
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements and grasping
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull as required to provide patient care and perform job duties
• Ability to meet the visual requirements of the position, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, patient/client calls, and instructions from physicians and department staff

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed in outpatient clinic, hospital acute care, skilled nursing, home health, hospice, and other contracted settings
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor environments
• Potential exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Potential exposure to wet or humid conditions
• Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required
• Exposure to varying noise levels, including quiet, moderate, and loud noise
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, client calls, and instructions from physicians and department staff

Additional Information

Bath Community Hospital reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, work hours, and work requirements as needed to support organizational and departmental needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bath Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.