Job Description

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Job Title: Physical Therapist

Hours: 30-40 per week; Generally M-F, 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexible schedule work: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday); weekends if necessary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Physical Therapist to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by helping them regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life through personalized rehabilitative care.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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 a treatment plan 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 patient progress.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, massage, 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.
• Evaluate and record patient progress, modify treatment plans, and try new treatments if required.
• Evaluate the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, 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 the 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.
• Leads by example and exhibits professionalism at all times.
• Holds themselves accountable and encourage collaboration and flexibility within the department and interdepartmental teamwork for positive outcomes.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license; CPR certification
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• Time management
• Sound judgment & decision making
• Active listening
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric populations is a plus

Culture and Work Environment: Join a team you’ll be proud of at Sunnyside Retirement Community, where every team member is encouraged to S.H.I.N.E.: Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence, Nothing Less Than the Best, and Enjoy Your Journey. At Sunnyside, you’ll find flexibility, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Our 150+ acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley offers a welcoming environment for both residents and staff.

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Growth opportunities
• A safe environment
• On-site training
• An engaging atmosphere
• Health insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Access to our Wellness Center
• And More