PRN Physical Therapist Riverside Therapy Group

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport News, Virginia, seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to provide individualized therapy for patients with acute and chronic health conditions. The ideal candidate will carry out evaluations, develop and modify treatment plans, and educate patients on their recovery processes. Candidates must possess a Physical Therapy degree and be licensed in Virginia, with preferable experience in the field. This role emphasizes collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in Virginia.
• CPR/BLS Certification within 30 Days.
• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and determine PT diagnoses.
• Develop plan of care and execute physical therapy procedures.
• Build relationships with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about recovery processes.

Skills

Team-based care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Plan of care development

Education

Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy

Masters Degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy

Job description

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Overview

Physical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What You Will Do

• Perform evaluations, determine PT diagnoses, and develop plan of care. Perform physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
• Reassess the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).
• Build trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assist 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

Education

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

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

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