Physical Therapist - PRN

Commitment To Inclusive Excellence

At VMRC, we identify a 'cultural fit' as a community member demonstrating our shared values and commitment to fostering an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace. We seek candidates who align with our service, justice, peacebuilding, and stewardship values while bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our collective work.

We assess candidates through structured, bias-conscious interview questions, exploring how they have lived these values in their professional and personal experiences.

Description:

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.

VMRC Therapy team has recently transitioned from a contracted team to in-house. We are currently seeking PRN DISCIPLINE to help complete our therapy team. As a vital team member, you will have the opportunity to support residents in meeting their therapy goals and improving their quality of life.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification

• Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
• Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
• Develops Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Implements Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjusts this schedule and plan according to patients progress.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary.
• Evaluates mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Evaluates and records patients progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments if required.
• Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, and noting patient’s progress, and recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Reports patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develops a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.