Physical Therapist (PRN)

Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our Therapy Services team. The PT will screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan with revisions under physician supervision, and establish treatment plans and goals tailored to each resident.

The role requires supervising PTAs and PT Techs, documenting progress, educating staff and family, and coordinating in-services to ensure safe, effective care and continuity of therapy across the facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state license required.
• Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
• Ability to supervise PTAs and PT Techs.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, and discharge plan under physician supervision.
• Develop and revise treatment plans and goals for residents.
• Re-assess patients and caseload to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services.
• Supervise treatment by PTAs and PT Techs and modify plans as needed.
• Provide thorough discharge planning to maximize independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Educate staff, family, and caregivers as indicated.
• Identify needs for program development and implement programs per policy.
• Identify equipment needs and order as per policy.
• Complete all required documentation per Documentation Manual.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff to ensure safe implementation of programs.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Plan of care

Patient education

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Description

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join our Therapy Services team.

The PT shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician

• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
• Re-assess patients and caseload as needed in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Carry out treatment plan as indicated.
• Supervise treatment implementation carried out by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and determine appropriateness, as well as modify treatment plan as indicated.
• Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Educate staff, family, and care givers as indicated.
• Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.
• Identify equipment needs of Physical Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy.
• Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.

Requirements

• Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active state license required
• Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
• Ability to supervise PTAs and PT Techs

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza vaccine and recommend COVID-19 vaccines.