Resident-Focused Physical Therapist — Rehab & Progress

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente; Chilhowie (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente in Virginia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents with physical therapy needs. The candidate must graduate from an accredited PT program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold or be eligible for Virginia state licensure.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, documenting progress, and communicating with management and families.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PT program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' physical therapy needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program; evaluates and maintains progress records.
• Reports progress to management and family members and discusses outcomes.
• Repeats evaluations regularly to measure progress per professional guidelines.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars to maintain skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Education

Licensed PT candidate or licensed PT

Job description

Valley-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Cente in Virginia is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents with physical therapy needs. The candidate must graduate from an accredited PT program, have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it, and hold or be eligible for Virginia state licensure.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, documenting progress, and communicating with management and families.