Physical Therapist (PT) - In Motion (Outpatient) Mary Immaculate Hospital
Bon Secours·Newport News, Virginia
Bon Secours·Newport News, Virginia
The Physical Therapist performs initial and ongoing assessments to develop and implement skilled therapeutic treatment plans for patients. They are responsible for documenting patient progress in electronic medical records and supervising physical therapy assistants.
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Mercy Health As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.
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Job Summary: 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.
Essential Functions: 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.
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
Candidates must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of practice and possess or obtain BLS certification within 30 days. Two years of experience in an equivalent setting is preferred.
Market context
Outpatient Physical Therapist roles in Virginia are commonly shaped by steady demand in rehab and mobility-focused care, especially in hospital-affiliated settings. Competition often centers on licensure, prior outpatient experience, and readiness to meet onboarding requirements such as Basic Life Support within 30 days. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Virginia PT license status and tailor your application to similar-setting experience.
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