Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)

Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801

Position Overview and General Responsibilities: 

Sunnyside's Therapy department has recently transitioned from a contracted team to in-house. We are currently seeking as-need PTs/PTAs to help round out our 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. The primary responsibilities of our Physical Therapists are to assess, plan, and administer rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength while utilizing innovation and best practices to meet and exceed the needs of the residents.

Physical Therapist: 

• 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. 

Physical Therapy Assistants: 

• Provides services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. 
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues. 
• Administers treatment programs for patients
• Documents patient care services according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures. 
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional movements, and daily living activities. 
• Helps patients use supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. 
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. 
• 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. 

About Us:

Sunnyside is a Senior Living life plan community situated on 150 acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia and is one of three locations of Sunnyside Communities. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! People have said that Sunnyside is great place to live and work! We offer professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.

• Flexibility
• Growth opportunities
• A safe environment
• On-site training
• An engaging atmosphere
• Health insurance
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