PRN Physical Therapist RTG

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to create individualized treatment plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and a Virginia PT license. Responsibilities include evaluating patient conditions, modifying treatment plans, and educating patients on their recovery process. This role offers a supportive environment focused on maximizing the quality of life for patients.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Required to have a Virginia PT license and CPR/BLS certification within 30 days.
• 1 year of experience in Physical Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop a plan of care for patients.
• Utilize testing results to modify treatment plans.
• Assist in training and support for team members.

Skills

Evaluating patient conditions

Developing treatment plans

Reassessing patient progress

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Educating patients and families

Education

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy

Masters Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

Newport News, Virginia

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.
• 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.).
• 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

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)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.