Physical Therapist

Nans Pointe Rehab; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

A rehabilitation center in Suffolk, Virginia is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT). In this role, you will be responsible for assessing patients and providing direct care while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college, possess a valid professional license, and preferably have experience in long-term or geriatric care. The center offers a positive work environment, excellent training, and competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university is required.
• A valid professional license in the state of practice is necessary.
• Preferred experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition and functional capabilities.
• Establish and administer treatment programs under Physician direction.
• Document patients' conditions and educate them and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college

Valid professional license

Job description

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 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.