Physical Therapist

Eastern Healthcare Group; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in our geriatric rehabilitation program. You will provide direct patient care, establish treatment plans, and work under the direction of the Physician to promote recovery and function.

Join a facility that values confidentiality, teamwork across disciplines, and ongoing training. Eligible candidates must hold an active PT license and graduate from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care and evaluate medical condition and functional status.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with physician guidance.
• Set realistic goals based on patient capacity.
• Document patient conditions and educate patients and families.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Nans Pointe 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!

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 patients 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.