Physical Therapist (PT), PRN
About The Position
Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to provide patient care as part of its mission to make communities healthier. The therapist assesses patients’ conditions and functional status, develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, and delivers evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction. Care may include standard physical therapy techniques and modalities appropriate to each patient’s age and condition. The Physical Therapist safely administers physical agents and operates therapy equipment, evaluates and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, sets and documents patient goals and progress, and plans reevaluation and discharge. The role also includes supervising and directing PT assistants, students, and support personnel; documenting care and patient responses; and participating in performance improvement and continuing education. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and a current Virginia license. Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire. The hourly range is $44.22–$59.70. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage options tailored for part-time and PRN employees, as well as professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current Virginia license.
- Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care with patients, based on their goals and capabilities.
- Plan, prepare, and carry out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
- Deliver therapy using standard physical therapy techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition, including moist heat or cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy.
- Safely administer physical agents and operate physical therapy equipment, including necessary setup and checks.
- Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommend modifications as needed.
- Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plan for reevaluation and discharge.
- Direct and supervise PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegate tasks appropriately and ensure clear communication.
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, education, and progress toward goals accurately.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuing education, and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage options, including options tailored for part-time and PRN employees.
- Dental coverage options, including options tailored for part-time and PRN employees.
- Vision coverage options, including options tailored for part-time and PRN employees.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
