Perm - Physical Therapist (PT) #C-PT-8603263

Summary:

• Ref #: C-PT-8603263.
• Profession: Physical Therapist (PT).
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Location: Newport News, VA.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Schedule:, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Requirements:

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the practicing state(s) or proof of eligibility.
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy, or Master's degree in a related field plus a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with 5 years of PT experience.
• Valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel per state licensure and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and attend work-related meetings.
• Participate in patient care and staffing conferences.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Adapt programs and care plans to meet individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain, clean, and report the need for equipment repairs.
• Ensure patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate service.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients to establish diagnoses, identify impairments, set treatment goals, and plan care, while documenting all services and treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises (aerobic, balance, coordination, strength, flexibility), functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair, electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities, health and wellness education, chronic disease management, fall risk assessment and intervention, and case management.
• Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacities.
• Instruct patients in mobility skills and evaluate their progress and behavior.
• Perform routine reexaminations to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
• Conduct home and community mobility assessments and provide safety recommendations.
• Other duties assigned by Management.

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.