Physical Therapist

Careringhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Careringhealth is seeking a Physical Therapist in Richmond, Virginia, to provide essential physical therapy treatments aiming for maximum rehabilitation potential. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering treatments, and documenting client progress.

The ideal candidate must have a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia, graduation from an approved program, and a minimum of one year clinical experience. The position emphasizes excellent communication and critical thinking skills and contributes to the client's recovery process.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One year clinical experience required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments to determine client functional level.
• Deliver therapeutic physical therapy services as planned.
• Evaluate equipment needs to enhance client functions.
• Document client’s status and progress.
• Teach and supervise other staff and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Critical thinking

Education

Current Physical Therapy License in Virginia

Graduated from an approved physical therapy program

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to provide prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level. This may include designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
• Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.
• Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program.
• Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions.
• Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician.
• Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress.
• Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
• Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One-year clinical experience.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills.

Home Recovery Home Aid provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.