Job Description
Richmond is a fast-growing cosmopolitan city filled with natural beauty and cultural amenities. Founded on four centuries of history and tradition it has become a leading headquarters location for Fortune 500 companies eager to embrace the best blend of North and South. Recently ranked #5 in the ''Top 20 Best Places to Live and Work in America'' by Employment Review magazine Greater Richmond is on the rise as an undiscovered gem nestled in the arc of the Golden Crescent stretching from Washington D.C. and Baltimore to Virginias Tidewater area. We are one of the largest facilities in our hospital system. We admit more patients deliver more babies and perform more heart surgeries than any other hospital in the area. By combining our medical center we have enhanced patient care. Patient records and medical information can be called up at either campus and a physician with privileges at our center can admit a patient at either campus depending on which is more clinically appropriate. Each campus provides a wide range of services but specialty programs have been established at one hospital or the other - not at both. For example one campus has a heart hospital and Pavilion a behavioral health center and the other campus has cancer neuroscience and rehabilitation centers. Both campuses have state-designated trauma centers. Taking this approach allows us to develop clinical programs that are stronger than they would otherwise be. We are looking for a Physical Therapist for Acute Care Inpatient. In accordance with physicians orders the Physical Therapist assesses evaluates plans and carries out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease injury or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include: Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise massage heat water light and electricity. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates records and reports on patients response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instructs and educates patients and families. Participates in patient discharge planning. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required This is a Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm Shift. Certification valid with National Board for Certification in PT Licensed by the State of Virginia for Physical Therapy CPR Certified all of these are the individuals responsibility to maintain. A minimum of a Bachelors Degree/Certificate in Physical Therapy with APTA certification/licensure. Must be 'customer service' oriented. Flexibility and creativity strongly recommended. We offer generous salaries sign on bonus excellent benefits and relocation assistance and great place to work. Call us before this job is filled! • JOB REFERENCE: Please make sure that Job#: 150242-JJ appears in the subject line of your email response. • RELOCATION EXPENSES: Client is willing to pay relocation fee. • BENEFITS: Client offers benefits with this position. • PAY RATE: The base Pay Rate for this position is between 42000 and 66000 annually. • JOB SKILLS DESIRED/REQUIRED: Acute Outpatient PTs (Physical Therapists) REHAB REHAB Specialist
