Physical Therapist Home Health Productivity

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to perform evaluations, develop plans of care, and deliver physical therapy services to restore function and mobility. The role requires a Virginia PT license and a 1-year PT experience is preferred, with flexibility for scheduling.

The incumbent will supervise PTAs and Home Health Aides, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, and ensure discharge planning aligns with evidence-based guidelines to

Qualifications

• PT licensure in Virginia required or by hire.
• Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelors/Master/Doctorate) required.
• 1 year PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
• Provides reassessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine level of functioning and updates the plan of care with physician input.
• Builds collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs and participates in team meetings as assigned.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in providing services and completes supervision documentation.
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluates equipment needs; prepares clinical and progress notes; plans for discharge.
• Adjusts treatment plan to maximize benefit and meet discharge criteria, using evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Evaluations & plan of care

PT diagnoses

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Supervising PTAs & HHAs

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral PT

Licensed PT in VA

Job description

Hiring Range

$96,400.00 - $132,550.00/Annual Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$96,400.00 - $132,550.00/Annual Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

A staff Physical Therapist will follow appropriate practices, to perform evaluations, timely re-evaluations and OASIS assessments, determine PT diagnoses, develop a plan of care, and perform physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. A staff Physical Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care. This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. The Therapist is required to be flexible with daily scheduling.

What You Will Do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and 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.
• Provides reassessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine the level of functioning. Updates and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team members.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, as assigned.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in providing services including completion of required supervisory visit documentation. Participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable. Prepares clinical and progress notes that support skilled intervention and assesses outcomes of care. Plans for discharge of patient.
• Carries out treatment plan effectively and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

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)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.