PRN Physical Therapist RTG

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Smithfield is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist in Smithfield, Virginia. The PT will assess patients, develop and adjust plans of care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to maximize mobility and quality of life.

Responsibilities include evaluations, plan development, progress reassessment, patient/family education, and documentation. A Virginia PT license and CPR/BLS within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year PT experience preferred.
• Virginia PT license required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days required.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and determines PT diagnoses; develops plan of care.
• Reassesses patient progress timely per guidelines and policies.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team and participates in meetings.
• Assists in training and support of team members, volunteers and students.
• Carries out treatment plans and updates care based on progress; documents progress.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Physical Therapy

Master's degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral degree, Physical Therapy

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$55.00 - $63.00/HourlyActual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs

Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Smithfield is currently hiring for a PRN Physical Therapist to join our outstanding care team in Smithfield, Virginia!

Overview

The physical therapist will carry out an individualized program for patients 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

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• 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)