Physical Therapist

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide screening, evaluation, and treatment for residents in a busy skilled nursing facility. Weekend availability for new admissions is required, with typical 5–10 admissions managed between Friday and Sunday.

The role involves developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, supervisingPT staff, documenting care, and collaborating with the rehab team and physicians to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current state license required.
• Weekend availability for new admissions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine patient need for services.
• Perform patient evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plan and supervise therapy staff as needed.
• Participate in continuing education for professional growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain accurate billing information on a daily basis.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements for Rehab department and facility.
• Conduct staff training and in-services as appropriate.
• Follow policies and procedures of the facility and Rehab Manual.
• Supervise PT Assistants and rehab aides, per patient needs and law.

Skills

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical 

State license

Communication skills

PT evaluation principles

Accreditation standards knowledge

Education

Physical Therapy degree (BPT/MS/PhD/DPt)

Job description

The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelor and/or Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The candidate must also have availabiltiy to complete evaluations on new admissions over the weekend in a busy skilled nursing facility typically getting 5-10 admissions between Friday and Sunday.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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