Physical Therapist (PT) Sign On Bonus

About the role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, developing the total plan of care, and reporting to physicians on patient reactions and changes in condition.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.
• Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• Evaluates home environment and assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehabilitation.
• Directs physical therapy treatment and instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy and reports to the physician on patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Supervises physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides when such personnel are participating in patient’s rehabilitation regime.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient and prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Virginia.
• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by The American Physical Therapy Association, or The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association or The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
• Preferred two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist.
• Home Health experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with NetSmart preferred.