Physical Therapist

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility and strength after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to create personalized therapy plans aimed at meaningful goals and positive outcomes.

Join our national network of clinical expertise and advanced rehabilitation technology, with opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the LPTA.
• Advanced training in a specialty area related to specific patient populations is preferred.
• Required: Virginia license to practice physical therapy.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using established protocols and precautions according to physician referral.
• Treats patients according to plan using conventional treatment methods.
• Completes and files all patient documentation by end of work day.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others.
• Communicates effectively with health care professionals and customers.
• Participates in ongoing learning and provides in-service sessions.
• Maintains department operations and program development.
• Orders DME and adaptive equipment as needed for discharge.
• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and documenting outcomes.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive patient-centered care.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding values.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Advanced training in a specialty area

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour

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Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patients using established protocols and precautions according to physician referral.
• Treats patients according to plan using conventional treatment methods.
• Appropriately completes and files all patient documentation by end of work day.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others. Using appropriate Patient Education documentation modality.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all health care professionals and customers.
• Demonstrates an active involvement in continued learning and provides an in-service to staff for each course attended as discussed with manager.
• Participates in activities which promote department operations and program development.
• Maintains department equipment and necessary supplies.
• Orders DME and adaptive equipment appropriately to meet the needs of patients upon discharge.

Your role will include

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example-mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare's values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

What qualifications you will need

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the LPTA. Advanced training in a specialty area related to specific patient populations is preferred.

LICENSURE

Required: Virginia license to practice physical therapy

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.