Bon Secours Mercy Health·Chesapeake, Virginia
The Physical Therapist conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, develops appropriate treatment plans with specific goals, and provides direct, skilled therapeutic interventions daily according to the plan of care and current standards. They are also responsible for instructing patients and families, maintaining accurate documentation, and supervising physical therapy assistants if applicable.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
*Sign-On Bonus Eligible*
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 that are 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.
930P00NE - Physical Therapist (Non exempt) - In Motion Physical Therapy - Chesapeake Square
The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Evaluates patients, gathering 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 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, goals, etc. 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. This will include 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.
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
$38.64
$61.82
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Physical Therapy - Chesapeake Square - Maryview
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Candidates must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet qualifications for traineeship/temporary license, and ideally possess 2 years of experience in an equivalent setting. Required certifications include BLS, which must be obtained within 30 days for some entities or at hire for others.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.