PRN Physical Therapist

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Physical Therapist to implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic conditions in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and plan care, perform therapy procedures, and educate patients and families to support recovery. This role requires VA licensure and CPR/BLS certification, with supervision by Rehab Services management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1 year Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Virginia licensure as a Physical Therapist required upon hire; CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations, diagnoses PT and develops plan of care.
• Performs PT procedures to restore function, mobility and relieve pain.
• Educates patients and families about the recovery process.
• Documents patient progress and updates plan of care.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team and participates in meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy planning

Documentation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Williamsburg, Virginia - Hiring Range $55.00 - $63.00/Hourly

Overview

A Physical Therapist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students. Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines. Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or Doctoral Degree, (Required)

1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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