Job Description
This position is located in Richmond, VA. Relocation assistance will be provided.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Physical Therapist interested in working with a geriatric population, 65+ years old, within a brand new beautiful assisted living community. You will help patients to restore motion, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Provide treatments that help improve patients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
Skills
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy
Our mission is to provide the highest of quality physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and group exercise programs to a population that’s living longer than ever before in an environment where more and more people are choosing to live active and healthy lifestyles. The mission of Prestige is to help our patients reach the maximum potential for their individual physical needs and abilities. We aim to serve our patients with innovative therapies, person-centered care, and integrity at every interaction. The practice will provide quality hands-on care where the mission is to ensure that the patients served are achieving their goals. The company values entail building trust and rapport with our patients, their families and the communities we serve.