Physical Therapist

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Williamsburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to implement an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals. The Therapist may work in inpatient and/or outpatient settings and is supervised by Rehab Services management.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations and developing plans of care, educating patients and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and

Qualifikationen

• Physical Therapy degree required: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral.
• 1 year Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Virginia PT license upon hire; CPR/BLS within 30 days.

Aufgaben

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient timely according to guidelines.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team; supports patient care needs.
• Educates patients and families about the recovery process.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy

Master's Degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Hiring 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.

Williamsburg, Virginia

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.

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.