Kindred Healthcare·Logan, West Virginia
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore physical functioning and alleviate pain. Supervises therapy assistants and provides educational information to patients regarding injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia.
Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area.
Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista.
Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy.
Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment Essential Functions Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy.
This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel.
Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation
Education Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, required Licenses/Certifications Must have a current State Physical Therapy License American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer Experience Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork Attention to detail Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrates proficient time management skills Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Additional languages preferred. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities
Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a current State Physical Therapy License. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Physical therapist openings in West Virginia are typically driven by ongoing rehabilitation needs across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and post-acute settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a current state PT license, a PT degree, and timely BLS compliance, and candidates can save research time here because job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your license status and be ready to note when you can complete BLS within 90 days of hire.