Physical Therapist- PRN- Riverside Smithfield
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Riverside Health System
Smithfield, VA, US
Summary
A Physical Therapist implements individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve functional goals, which involves performing evaluations, developing plans of care, and executing physical therapy procedures. Responsibilities also include timely patient assessment based on guidelines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, modifying treatment plans, recording progress, and educating patients and families.
Job Description
Smithfield, Virginia
Hiring Range
$55.00 - $63.00/Hourly
Actual pay is determined by program, work commitment and business needs
Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital brought high-quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents. Located on a beautifully landscaped 27-acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital provides modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community.
The 200,000-square-foot, three-story facility offers a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms. Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art environment.
Overview
A Physical Therapist carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Physical Therapist may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
What you will do
- Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
- Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).
- Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
- Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.
- Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
- Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
- Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
- Doctoral Degree, (Required)
Experience
- 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, wellness centers, etc. providing comprehensive, high quality health care services to citizens of eastern Virginia. Riverside has been the leading provider of state-of-the-art healthcare in the region since 1915.
All information shared on this social media platform is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care providers with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read.
Founded
1915
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Health is a non-profit, integrated network of hospitals, physicians, continuing care facilities, wellness centers, etc. providing comprehensive, high quality health care services to citizens of eastern Virginia. Riverside has been the leading provider of state-of-the-art healthcare in the region since 1915.
All information shared on this social media platform is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care providers with any questions you may have regarding your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read.
Founded
1915
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Newport News, Virginia