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PRN Physical Therapist RTG

Riverside Health System

#Regulatory Standards #Chronic Conditions #Physical Therapist #Virginia #Plan Of Care #Acute Conditions #Mobility #Multi-disciplinary Team #Pain Relief

Quick overview

Physical Therapists execute individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and functional goals, while maintaining positive relationships with other health professionals. Responsibilities include performing evaluations, determining diagnoses, developing and modifying the plan of care, and recording patient progress.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and hold a current Virginia Physical Therapy License (PT) from the VDHP. A CPR/BLS certification is also required within 30 days of hire, with one year of Physical Therapy experience being preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient CarePlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient EducationDischarge PlanningPhysical TherapyFamily EducationEvaluationsPain ReliefMulti-disciplinary Team CollaborationProgress RecordingMobility ImprovementDisability PreventionPatient ReassessmentTherapeutic Modification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Overview Physical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals.
The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
What you will do Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care.
Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
Reassess the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).
Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care.
Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.
Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.
Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) Experience 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.

PRN Physical Therapist RTG

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