What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Full Time position at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.?
Description
Description:
VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.
We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.
As a Physical Therapist, you will be expected to
- Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
- Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy, including the use of therapy equipment as appropriate
- Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results;
- Develop a plan of treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations and physician input;
- Evaluate and document patient progress and modifying treatment plans as needed;
- Evaluate the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend adjustments or modifications;
- Document patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures
- Report patient progress to patient, caregivers, loved ones, facility staff, and healthcare professionals;
- Develop plans for patients following the completion of the Plan of Treatment, including appropriate in-home care services
- Effectively delegating tasks to Physical Therapist Associates (the Physical Therapist monitors and oversees work of the Physical Therapist Associate, but does not have a supervisory relationship).
Compensation:
- $43.00 - $47.00/HR -- Pay is based upon previous work experience.
Benefits:
- Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
- Positions scheduled 60 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance
- Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30 hours per week)
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
- Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
- Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability
- Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Meal Discount
- Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
- 19% Verizon discount
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
- Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist (no experience required for applicants holding a Master’s or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy);
- Hold a Current Virginia Physical Therapist Licensure (or eligible for licensure in Virginia);
- CPR certification
- Physical stamina to lift, transfer, and assist patients through physical activities
- Frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Ability to assist patients as needed; ability to communicate clearly to patients in-person and over the phone
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patients and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Salary : $43 - $47
