Physical Therapist

Seven-Hills-Rehabilitation-and-Nursin; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engagement activities

Positive environment

Excellent training

Competitive pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Lynchburg, VA. You will assess referrals, provide direct patient care, and establish treatment programs tailored to patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.

Responsibilities include setting goals, documenting progress, and educating patients and families. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams ensures optimal, patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold a valid state license/registration for the state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and functional capacity.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with goals.
• Set realistic goals for patients and educate patients/families.
• Document patient condition and progress notes; conduct discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or PT degree from accredited program

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.