Staff Physical Therapist

Riverside Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Virginia seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, determine diagnoses, and develop individualized plans of care aimed at maximizing function and mobility. The role may involve inpatient and outpatient settings and requires collaboration with Rehab Services and other health professionals.

The incumbent will perform evaluations, implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document progress to discharge criteria, ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Virginia licensed PT required or to be licensed upon hire.
• CPR/BLS within 30 days (AHA/ARC/American Safety and Health Institute).
• Education must be Doctoral/Master/Bachelor in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and develops plan of care.
• Provides PT procedures to restore function and mobility.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team for patient care needs.
• Trains and supports team members and students.
• Documents progress and updates care plan as needed.
• Educates patients and families about recovery process.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy

Master's Degree, Physical Therapy

Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy

Job description

Hartfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$46.10 - $63.43/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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

Education

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

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy (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)