Physical Therapist: Transform Lives in Rehab Team

Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Career growth

Daily pay available

Job summary

Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center in Vinton, VA, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess residents, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring function and reducing pain.

This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care, documents progress, and educates residents and families on home programs.

Qualifications

• Active unencumbered licensure as a Physical Therapist in Virginia.
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to assess physical function, mobility, strength, balance, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each resident’s plan of care and physician orders.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, and other prescribed interventions to restore function and reduce pain.
• Supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
• Explain procedures and treatments to gain residents’ cooperation and allay apprehension.
• Monitor and document resident progress, modifying treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain residents’ medical records with thorough documentation of evaluations, treatments provided, progress notes, and response to therapy.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and successful achievement of rehabilitation goals.
• Educate residents and their families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and strategies to maintain progress after discharge.
• Recommend appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and durable medical equipment as needed.
• Observe emotional stability of residents, express interest in their progress, and prepare them for continuing care after discharge.
• Perform other duties as required to provide exceptional care to each resident.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy or equivalent

Virginia PT license

Job description

Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center in Vinton, VA, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. You will assess residents, design and implement individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring function and reducing pain.

This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care, documents progress, and educates residents and families on home programs.