Riverside Health System·Mathews, Virginia
A Float Physical Therapist carries out individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and achieve functional goals, involving performing evaluations, determining diagnoses, and developing/modifying the plan of care. Responsibilities also include performing physical therapy procedures to restore function, relieve pain, and actively participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings while educating patients and families.
Mathews, 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.
Overview A Float 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 Therapist is supervised by Therapy Director and maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. This role is required to frequently float to other facilities on short notice due to staffing and patient/resident needs.
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 hold a current Virginia Physical Therapy License (PT) from the VDHP, along with obtaining CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. One year of recent relevant experience is preferred.
Market context
PRN Physical Therapist positions in Virginia often appeal to employers needing flexible coverage in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation settings. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an active Virginia license, a physical therapy degree, strong organization, and the ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants. Review the original posting carefully and confirm scheduling expectations, since this platform AI-summarizes job requirements and benefits from the source description to save you research time.
