Physical Therapist (PT) - Southside Medical Center - PRN - Days - Petersburg, VA

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

About the role

The Physical Therapist completes initial and ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This role may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and off-site locations, servicing patients as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, gathers pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan, and revisions of plan as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following the patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, and goals in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests, and timecard recording, including all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH).
• 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.

Pay

$55.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.