Physical Therapist- PRN- Riverside Smithfield

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Smithfield is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves assessing patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and educating patients and families. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, and relevant licenses. Join our mission to deliver compassionate care in a modern facility, starting in early 2026.

Qualifications

• Required to evaluate patients and determine PT diagnoses.
• Develop and modify treatment plans based on progress.
• Educate patients and families about recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in training and collaboration with team members.

Skills

Patient evaluation and assessment

Physical therapy procedures

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Patient education

Education

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital will bring high‑quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents. Located on a beautifully landscaped 27‑acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital will provide modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community.

The 200,000‑square‑foot, three‑story facility will offer a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms. Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care in a state‑of‑the‑art environment.

We anticipate start dates to begin Fall, 2025.

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

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