PRN Physical Therapist

Riverside Health System • Williamsburg, VA

20d • $55 - $63

About The Position

A Physical Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals. The therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting, is supervised by Rehab Services management, and maintains positive working relationships with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (required).
• Virginia Department of Health Professions Physical Therapy (PT) license upon hire (required).
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days (required).

Nice To Haves

• One year of physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, determine PT diagnoses, and develop plans of care.
• Perform physical therapy procedures to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, improve health, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability.
• Evaluate and assess patients timely according to practice guidelines, evidence-based guidelines, and regulatory standards, including state and organizational policies and accrediting-body requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support patient care needs.
• Assist in training and supporting team members, volunteers, and students.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and return patients to an optimal level of care.
• Record patient progress and modify plans of care.
• Use testing results to develop updated plans of care based on appropriate evidence-based guidelines.
• Educate patients and family members about the recovery process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time