Physical Therapist

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. seeks a Physical Therapist to implement individualized therapy plans for patients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. You will work under Rehab Services management to maximize function and quality of life.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualifying candidates, with an hourly range of $46.10–$63.43 based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelors/Master/Doctoral).
• Experience: 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred).
• License: VDHP Physical Therapy license upon hire.
• CPR/BLS: certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care.
• Administers physical therapy procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Evaluates patient progress and updates the care plan accordingly.
• collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team for patient care needs.
• Participates in team meetings and supports training of staff and students.
• Implements treatment plans and adjusts to discharge criteria.
• Records patient progress and updates plans based on guidelines.
• Educates patients and families about the recovery process.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy

Master's Degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy

Job description

Hiring Range

Hartfield, 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

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.

Sign On Bonus

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to 15,000 for those that qualify!

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) or Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)
• Experience 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)
• 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)

Our Mission and Culture

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.