Physical Therapist

Eastern Healthcare Group; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to be part of a patient-centered team in Newport News, Virginia. Responsibilities include assessing patients' needs, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with various disciplines for rehabilitation services. Ideal candidates have a degree in Physical Therapy, a valid state license, and a preference for experience in long-term care. Join a positive work environment that supports your professional growth and offers competitive pay and benefits.

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.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients needing rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care and document medical conditions.
• Establish and administer treatment programs under physician's direction.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document patient condition 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 assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Comply with confidentiality, HIPAA, and Residents' Rights.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaborative treatment planning

Documentation and record-keeping

Patient education

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college

Valid professional license for state of practice

Job description

Old Dominion Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 patient’s 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.