Riverside Health System·Newport News, Virginia
A Physical Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve functional goals, performing evaluations, determining diagnoses, and developing plans of care. Responsibilities include performing physical therapy procedures to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability, while recording progress and educating patients and families.
Newport News, Virginia
$46.10 - $63.43/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
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.
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000 for those that qualify!
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.
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Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and must obtain a Virginia Physical Therapy License and CPR/BLS Certification within 30 days of hire. One year of Physical Therapy experience is preferred.
Market context
Physical Therapist positions in Virginia are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehabilitation settings. Competition often centers on licensure status, accredited training, and experience with patient-centered care, while the listed benefits and requirements here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Virginia licensure or eligibility and current CPR certification, and be ready to match your background to the setting.
