Physical Therapist (PT) - Boo Williams

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Norfolk, VA

20d • $39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions using professional 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, gathers information from relevant sources, develops treatment plans with specific goals, monitors progress, and revises plans as needed. The therapist provides direct therapy according to each patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice, instructs patients and families in therapeutic procedures, and maintains timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. The role also supports efficient, high-quality care, follows departmental policies, and supervises physical therapist assistants’ treatment interventions and professional growth.

Requirements

• Current-state physical therapist license, 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 required at hire for RSFH.
• Demonstrate appropriate use 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 at all levels.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, gather pertinent information, and develop treatment plans with specific goals.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and revise treatment plans as needed.
• Provide direct therapy according to 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 therapist assistants, when applicable.
• Maintain productivity while preserving quality and deliver efficient, effective care that meets or exceeds department standards.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures regarding 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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