Physical Therapist – PRN – The Rehab Department – Chesapeake, VA

We are currently seeking a caring and dynamic PRN Physical Therapist, who is looking for an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact the lives of our patients and direct care staff on a daily basis, to join our team therapy team. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you. Contact us today! You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain quality of life.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist / PT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist / PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. The Physical Therapist / PT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient’s condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements include:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current VA state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

We offer:

· Competitive Salary

· 401(k) Retirement Plan

· And more

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends

Experience:

• SNF: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• VA Physical Therapist License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Workplace Setting:

• Nursing Home

Company’s website:

• https://www.therehabdepartment.com/

Work Remotely:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings