Physical Therapist- Home Care Therapy

Carilion Clinic • Rocky Mount, VA

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About The Position

Helping patients regain their strength and return to their daily routines calls for a touch of inspiration, professional expertise, and the tools to build a personalized rehabilitation plan. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides compassionate care in a forward-thinking environment. In this job, you will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

Requirements

• Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree as Physical Therapist and 5 years of experience, OR Master's or Doctorate degree required.
• Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.
• Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.
• BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient’s developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patient's medical record, and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.
• Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus eligible up to $20,000
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree