Physical Therapist PT

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente in Virginia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents with physical therapy needs. The candidate must graduate from an accredited PT program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold or be eligible for Virginia state licensure.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, documenting progress, and communicating with management and families.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PT program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' physical therapy needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program; evaluates and maintains progress records.
• Reports progress to management and family members and discusses outcomes.
• Repeats evaluations regularly to measure progress per professional guidelines.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

Licensed PT candidate or licensed PT

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT, HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' physical therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.