Physical Therapist

Riverside Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Virginia is hiring a Physical Therapist to design and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions. You will evaluate, document progress, and adjust plans to maximize function and return to prior activities.

This role may involve inpatient or outpatient settings and requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered for qualifying candidates, and a Virginia PT license is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1 year PT experience preferred.
• Virginia PT license upon hire required.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops plan of care to restore function.
• Conducts treatments to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team and participates in meetings.
• Educates patients and families about recovery and progress.
• Maintains progress notes and updates plans of care as needed.

Skills

Evaluations

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Hiring Range

$46.10 - $63.43/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

A Physical Therapist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to 15,000 for those that qualify!

What you will do

• Performs 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.
• Evaluates and assesses 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.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/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.