Physical Therapist (PT) Sign On Bonus

Personal Touch Home Care; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Care in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to deliver home health services across the Southside, including Chesapeake and surrounding areas. You will perform initial assessments, develop plans of care, and supervise staff and caregivers as needed.

Requires Virginia licensure, Master’s degree preferred, CPR certification, and strong communication and computer skills. Competitive benefits include health, 401k, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Virginia.
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care.
• Assess motor function, mobility, ROM, and design rehabilitation plans.
• Supervise PT aides and home health staff as needed.
• Document patient progress and communicate with office.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Computer skills

NetSmart familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

NetSmart

Job description

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Physical Therapist (PT)

Newport News, VA

About Us:

With 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members.

Why Choose Us:

• Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.
• Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.
• Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.
• Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love.

We are seeking a qualified FT Physical Therapist to service the Southside areas to include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth and outer areas.

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services. Completing initial assessments, routine visits and communicating all patient related information back to the office and documenting accordingly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehabilitation.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Supervising physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides when such personnel are participating in patient’s rehabilitation regime.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. 6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Virginia.
• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by The American

Physical Therapy Association, or The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

• Preferred two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist. Home Health experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with NetSmart preferred.

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Job Types:

Full-Time

Pay:

$120,000 to $130,000 annual salary

We’re excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company, we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being.

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