Physical Therapist

Riverside Health System; Middlesex (VT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement an individualized plan for patients with acute and chronic conditions, in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. You will work under Rehab Services management and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maximize function and return to optimal health.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible candidates, with a competitive hourly pay range and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1 year Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in Virginia upon hire; CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care; restores function and mobility.
• Evaluates and assesses patients timely based on guidelines and policies.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team and participates in team meetings.
• Assists in training and support of team members and students.
• Carries out treatment plans and modifies as needed; records progress.
• Uses testing results to update plans of care per 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

Hartfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$46.10 - $63.43/HourlyActual 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.

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)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.