Friendship Retirement Community·Salem, Virginia
The Physical Therapist is responsible for creating and executing goal-oriented treatment plans to improve resident recovery and wellness. They must perform patient evaluations and collaborate with other departments to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day.
With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care.
As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means.
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Friendship is looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist to join our Friendship Richfield Outpatient Therapy team, located in Salem, VA.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for creating therapy plans that improve and encourage resident recovery and wellness.
They will create individual treatment plans to meet the needs of each resident.
Roles & Responsibilities: Complete screenings and patient evaluations according to departmental policies and procedures Establish, implement and execute goal-oriented treatment plans and programs in coordination with other departments Adhere to departmental, organization and regulatory agency policies and procedures Evaluate treatment plan progressions to identify any deficiencies and make adjustments as may be necessary Participate in program development, quality assurance and improvement efforts Identify areas of opportunity to improve quality of care for residents and/or improve departmental operations Comply with all local, state, federal, and facility policies and procedures
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s degree required Physical Therapy license in the state of Virginia required Experience in a long-term care/rehabilitation facility preferred This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds Benefits for Full Time Positions: 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree and a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Virginia. Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation facilities is preferred, along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
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.
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