JOB DESCRIPTION
Physical Therapist- Full Time
How you’ll contribute
A Physical Therapist who excels in this role:
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
- Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
- Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
- Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
- Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
- Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
- Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
- Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
What we’re looking for:
Applicants should have a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy. Current VA license.
Additional requirements include:
· Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire.
More about Wythe County Community Hospital
WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.
Hourly range $44.22-$59.70