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Physical Therapist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
The Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatments for patients suffering from injuries or muscle nerve joint and bone diseases in an effort to restore function relieve pain and prevent disability by performing the following duties:
- providing education and information to patients and caregivers;
- participating in required discharge planning and completing all required documentation according to policy; and
- directing patient participation in selected tasks to restore reinforce and enhance performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
- Maintain professional development to keep abreast of physical therapy trends
- Maintain on-going participation in professional affiliations
- Attend outside conferences seminars and workshops
- Serve as a clinical instructor for student affiliations
- Participate in performance improvement and program development initiatives as needed
- Review physicians referral (prescription) patients condition and patients medical records to determine physical therapy treatment is warranted
- Test and measure patients strength motor development sensory perception functional capacity respiratory and circulatory efficiency recording findings to develop and/or revise treatment programs when needed
- Plan a variety of sensorimotor educational recreational and social activities to provide physical therapy to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics
- Teach patients the skills and techniques required for participation in physical therapy
- Evaluate patient progress attitudes and behaviors on an on-going basis
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
- Prepare reports summarizing patients reactions to therapy
- Conduct internal training programs for medical and nursing staff on physical therapy techniques and objectives
- Initiate collaborative interactions with physicians and other hospital staff to improve patient care outcomes
- Meet productivity expectations and positively assist department in achieving financial goals
- Instruct the patient and the patients family as necessary in treatment procedures to be continued at home
- Orient instruct and direct work activities of assistants aides and students
- Support both inpatient and outpatient areas as needed
- Complete assigned tasks within timeframes allocated
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Reports to: Director Rehabilitation Services
- Supervises: May provide direction to Physical Therapy Assistants and other Rehabilitation Support Staff
- Responsibilities: Train employees; plan assign and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
- Minimum Required Education:
A Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program (can substitute a masters degree with 5 years experience or a bachelors degree with 10 years experience) - Preferred Education:
Not applicable - Experience:
Previous experience is preferred but will accept new PhD graduates
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Applicant must have an up-to-date license to practice Physical Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. BLS certification is required.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
