Physical Therapist- Flex/PRN- Home Care

Carilion Clinic; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care and treatment in alignment with physician referrals. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning effective treatment strategies, and ensuring high-quality documentation and patient interaction. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, appropriate Virginia licensure, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice in Virginia.
• AHA BLS certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Confirms and interprets physician referrals.
• Implements individualized treatment programs.
• Documents in the patient’s medical record.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate degree

Job description

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

PRN/Flex. Company equipment. Mileage reimbursement.

Confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Physical Therapy.

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient’s developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patient’s medical record, and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy. Bachelor's degree as Physical Therapist and 5 years of experience, OR Master's or Doctorate degree required.

Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

Life Support: AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 152972
Employment Status: Flex
Location: Carilion Clinic Home Care - Tazewell
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Weekend rotation on occasion
Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.