Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Physical Therapist

Location: Suffolk, Virginia

Job Description:

• Responsible for implementing standards of care for physical therapy services
• Complete initial assessments and routine visits
• Communicate all patient-related information back to the office and document accordingly

Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of VA
• Preferred two years of experience as an occupational therapist; Home Health experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Allscripts/NetSmart preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan of care
  • Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care
  • Evaluate the home environment
  • Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and ROM-potential for rehabilitation
  • Direct physical therapy treatment
  • Instruct patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
  • Determine priority needs for physical therapy
  • Report to the physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Initiate physical therapy program and instruct other personnel and/or family/caregiver members
• May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices
• Supervise physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides
• Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Participate in discharge planning for the patient
• Provide physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated
• Provide in-service education for nursing personnel as needed
• Participate in peer consultation process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required for State of VA)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Job Type:

• Full-time, PRN

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• On the road

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health