Physical Therapist PT

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fairfax Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to assess referred patients and provide direct rehab services. The role includes establishing treatment plans, evaluating progress, and educating patients and families, with a focus on geriatric care in a long-term care setting.

The position offers FT/PT/PRN status with potential for a $10K retention bonus for full-time hires, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and functional limitations.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals per physician guidance.
• Set realistic goals for patients and document progress.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and Residents' rights.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

FT/PT & PRN Positions Available - Physical Therapist (PT)

Pay Range is dependent upon years of experience and status (FT/PT/PRN)

$10K Retention Bonus is Available for the Full Time Position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

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If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Fairfax Nursing Center is the place you want to be!

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