Physical Therapist (PT) - Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Newport News, VA

11d • $39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The role may serve outpatient, inpatient, pediatric, and off-site patients as part of the continuum of professional care. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and revises treatment plans, provides therapy and instruction to patients and families, documents care and progress in the electronic medical record, and may supervise physical therapist assistants.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or qualification for traineeship or a temporary license in the state of practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH; it is preferred upon hire. For RSFH, it is required at hire.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop appropriate treatment plans with specific goals.
• Perform ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide direct therapy daily according to each patient's plan of care and current physical therapy standards of practice.
• Instruct patients and families in therapeutic procedures.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment and patient progress, including timely electronic medical record documentation of care, coordination of services, orders, and goals.
• Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain productivity while preserving quality and meet or exceed department standards for efficient and effective care.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures concerning safety, infection control, time-off requests, timecard recording, required education, and annual compliance.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants' treatment interventions and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
• Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed