Physical Therapist

Join Our 5-Star Team at Mountain Valley!
Mountain Valley is looking for the best of the best— a passionate Physical Therapist to work PRN who will bring skill, heart, and creativity to their work. We offer flexible hours and scheduling to help you find the perfect balance between your professional and personal life. 

Position Summary:

A physical therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents/patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and administers a treatment plan with specific therapy goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician.
• Assesses patient needs; plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
• Sets realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents.
• Documents and records the patients’/residents’ condition and progress per state and federal regulations.
• Educates patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing the screening of all residents.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program. 

Licenses/Certification:

Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.

Current CPR certification.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.