Physical Therapist - Tuckahoe Orthopedics

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

12d•$39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using their education, knowledge, and clinical skills. The role may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations, as part of the full continuum of professional care. The therapist evaluates patients, gathers relevant information, develops treatment plans with specific goals, monitors their effectiveness, and revises plans as needed. The therapist provides direct therapy and instruction to patients and families, maintains accurate and timely electronic medical records, and supports efficient, high-quality care that meets department productivity standards. The role also includes compliance with departmental policies and procedures and supervision of physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice, or meets all qualifications for traineeship or temporary licensure in that state.
BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days for BSMH; required at hire for RSFH.
Ability to apply 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 healthcare professionals at all levels.
Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an equivalent setting.
BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information from various sources, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
Provide direct therapy in accordance with patients’ plans 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, documenting care, coordination of services, orders, and goals in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
Provide timely co-signatures for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
Maintain the required productivity level while preserving quality, and deliver efficient and effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording, including required education and annual compliance requirements.
Supervise physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.