Physical Therapist

EHG; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee engagement activities

Positive work environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents in our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers.

You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team to design treatment plans, set goals, document progress, and educate patients and families on therapy methods, while ensuring HIPAA privacy. Experience in geriatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have a valid PT license and state registration.
• Experience in long-term or geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per physician guidance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality, HIPAA and Resident Rights.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best \"\"you\"\" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist (PT).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.