Physical Therapist - Labor Pool

Riverside Hospital • Onancock, VA

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About The Position

A Physical Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals. The role may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting and is supervised by Rehab Services management. The Physical Therapist maintains positive working relationships with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a Physical Therapy program (required).
• Virginia Physical Therapy license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (required upon hire).
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute (required within 30 days).

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Less than one year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, determine physical therapy diagnoses, and develop plans of care.
• Perform physical therapy procedures to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, improve health, and prevent or limit permanent physical disability.
• Evaluate and assess patients in a timely manner according to practice guidelines, evidence-based guidelines, regulatory standards, state and organizational policies, and accrediting-body requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care needs and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in training and supporting team members, volunteers, and students.
• Carry out and modify treatment plans to maximize therapeutic benefit, meet discharge criteria, and help patients return to an optimal level of care.
• Record patient progress and modify plans of care, using testing results and appropriate evidence-based guidelines to develop updated plans.
• Educate patients and family members about the recovery process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level