Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health • Wytheville, VA

7d • $44 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters, Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current VA license
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
• Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
• Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
• Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
• Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
• Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
• Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level