Physical Therapist

Riverside Therapy Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 5,100 - 7,100; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Therapy Group in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist to develop individualized treatment plans and conduct evaluations for patients with acute and chronic conditions. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge readiness.

You will educate patients and families about recovery, track progress, and adjust plans based on evidence-based guidelines to maximize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral in Physical Therapy required.
• 1 year of PT experience preferred.
• Active Virginia PT license required; CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care.
• Performs physical therapy procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Reassesss patients timely per guidelines and policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and educate patients and families.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

PT diagnosis

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Gloucester, VirginiaHiring Range$46.10 - $63.43/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewPhysical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.What you will doPerforms evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.Reassess the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.QualificationsEducationBachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) orMasters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) orDoctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)Experience1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsLicense Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.