Physical Therapist PT

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Virginia is seeking licensed Physical Therapists for FT, PT, and PRN roles in our geriatric care program. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver patient-centered rehabilitation.

You will document progress, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with physician-directed goals.
• Set realistic goals for patients.
• Document conditions and educate patients and families.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, recertifications and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with disciplines to deliver patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and Residents' Rights compliance.

Skills

Licensed physical therapist

Geriatric care

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physical Therapy

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.