Physical Therapist - PRN/FT/PT (Newport News/Hampton)

About the role

Commonwealth Home Care, a home health agency owned and operated by clinicians, is hiring Physical Therapists for PRN, part-time or full-time positions in the Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg areas. The full-time position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. You will provide skilled physical therapy services in line with each client's plan of care, helping them relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including OASIS assessments
• Establish a treatment plan with the physician and revise it as needed
• Help develop and implement the interdisciplinary client care plan for physical therapy
• Assist the physician in evaluating clients with muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Treat clients using physical means such as exercise, and teach and supervise families and clients in the therapy program
• Instruct clients on the use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Provide equipment, arrange out-of-client services where needed, and record evaluations, treatments and progress notes within 72 hours
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals, communicate with the physician at least every 30 days, and take part in case conferences and staff meetings

Required profile

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program approved by the AMA Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed or registered in Virginia; at least one year of institutional or home health experience (home health strongly preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Able to provide two references and pass OIG, Virginia State Police and national background checks
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and car insurance
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Required skills

• Proficiency with PT equipment
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and guidelines is a plus

What we offer

• Medical coverage including prescriptions, emotional health and teladoc, with optional dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Paid time off, retirement plan, employee referral program and recognition program
• Bring Your Own Device program, monthly internet/MIFI and cell phone allowances, toll and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule, Monday to Friday with weekends as needed, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires