Physical Therapist (PRN) Weekends
About The Position
Goodwin Living is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for weekend work. The role assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. The therapist provides treatments under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care and in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act. This PRN opportunity is designed to offer flexible additional hours for people seeking to supplement their income, balance personal commitments, or gain experience working with older adults. Goodwin Living is a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, with a mission to support, honor, and uplift older adults and those who care for them. It describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive, with opportunities for personal and professional development and a focus on team member satisfaction.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved and accredited college or university.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the District of Columbia.
- Adult CPR certification.
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; assistance must be obtained when needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide Physical Therapy treatments to address specific losses of function due to disease or injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
- Communicate to clarify the Plan of Care, report resident progress and adverse treatment effects, communicate medical decline or inability to follow recommended treatments, and suggest changes or progression to the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with the resident.
- Document treatments and services according to Rehab Department protocols and Medicare guidelines.
- Coordinate resident treatment with nursing staff, physical therapists, and speech therapists.
Benefits
- Daily Pay, with same-day pay available.
- Tutoring for ESL, the Citizenship Test, and GED.
- Referral program offering up to $3,000 for referring friends and family.
- Free meals and access to a fitness center, pool, and other amenities.
