Responsibilities include work scheduling, evaluating employee performance and managing employee relations. In addition, the nurse manager is responsible for the quality of work, staff productivity, team morale, nursing unit budget, physician collaboration, and employee adherence to facility and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assist with resident care as needed in the absence of regular staff, to include but not limited to pushing medication cart, passing medications to residents. Nurse Managers are also required to carry and respond to the on-call phone for increments of 7 days every 4 weeks or as needed.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,500 and relocation assistance of up to $5,000!

What you will do

• Assures the comprehensive care plan is maintained in conjunction with other disciplines by coordinating with other services such as rehabilitation, social services, activities, dietary, pharmacy, consulting physicians etc.
• Expense are routinely controlled and range between 0-5% of total monthly budget for department.
• Ensures the implementation of an effective and ongoing quality assurance program to monitor, evaluate, and improve operations and services.
• Follows facility policy and procedures designed to promote resident and employee safety and reduce health care related injuries. Promotes employee compliance with these policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the on boarding, orientation and supervision of the nursing staff to ensure safe work practices.
• Ensures the compliance to regulatory statutes, standards of care, and job performance and competency standards.
• Overtime hours as a percentage of total paid hours for areas managed by this Supervisor will be 2% or less.
• Participates in professional activities, in-service programs, and committee assignments to enhance personal, professional, and institutional advancement.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Professional Nurse (Required)
• Bachelors Degree, Professional Nurse (Preferred)

Experience

• 2 years RN or LPN Experience (Required)
• 2 years Supervisory experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions Upon Hire(Required)

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• Cleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.
• Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Areas of responsibility are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.
• Responds to requests from customers in a positive and timely manner, measured by numbers of complaints and/or compliments registered from residents and an increase in resident satisfaction scores. Conveys residents’ concerns to the appropriate departments (e.g. Maintenance, Nursing, Dietary etc. ), or the front desk to bring about a successful resolution of the concern in the quickest, safest manner.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies.
• Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules.

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

• 1 year Prior housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)

• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

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• Ensures efficiency in kitchen/retail operations by holding the team accountable for following established workflow processes/scheduled hours/assignments and documentation of all food, safety and sanitation protocols. Works with team to prioritize workload and consistently prepare/assemble/serve food in a timely manner. Remain knowledgeable on current patient/resident census and anticipated retail volume. Coordinates need to increase/decreases in production/preparation volumes with the culinary team/Department management.
• Demonstrates positive customer service behaviors consistently. Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/patients by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to create an exceptional dining experience.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and food sanitation and safety regulations as well as compliance with all Riverside Health System and Food & Nutrition Service policies and procedures. Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for team and customers. Identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected noncompliance to management.
• Demonstrates positive leadership skills through supportive behaviors that include developing/educating staff on policies/procedures/best practices/strategic goals. Engages in the on-boarding initiative by seeking out opportunities to engage new employees to reduce turnover.
• Effectively utilizes technology to increase efficiency including Food & Nutrition software, patient electronic health system (iCare), maintenance work order system, Kronos. Where applicable, assists department leadership in providing oversight of patient/resident diet office procedures and team workflow processes.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in maintaining food cost and the accuracy of inventory levels in direct correlation to the need for food and supplies including that required for special functions. Responsible for monitoring/reporting all foods/supplies used to assist with accurate billing to other departments.
• Demonstrates teamwork by assisting co-workers with the care of their customers; addresses customer’s needs regardless of assignment. Assists others to complete tasks when necessary. Is competent in providing staff and peer relief coverage as necessary.
• Where applicable (facility specific), responsible for maintaining accurate accounting functions (i.e. daily and monthly reports such as meal statistics, unit orders) daily cashier operations which may include settling cash drawers, and depositing bank bag monies. Supports personal departmental productivity by recommending creative changes.

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

• 2 years Healthcare or hospitality food service experience (Required)

• Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days(Required)
• Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State within 180 Days(Required)
• Certified Dietary Manager Certified Food Protection Manager (CDM CFPP) - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) (Preferred)

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• Attends to all resident/guest personal hygiene and personal care needs, including but not limited to grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional, mobility, elimination, psychosocial and safety needs. Organizes all supplies necessary to complete the tasks. Observes residents/guests closely, identifying changing needs and conditions at first indication, and reports immediately to nursing or household leadership as appropriate.
• Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
• Demonstrates responsible, dependable and reliable behavior by being present for work as scheduled. Adheres to attendance policy.
• Participates actively in the care planning and/or care conference for residents and guests, serving as their closest advocate in directing their plan of care and honoring their choices and preferences.
• Assists residents/guests as needed to wash, iron, fold and sort their personal laundry to ensure personal laundry is maintained in quality condition.
• Maintains clean spaces in the Household, including resident/guest rooms, household common spaces, as well as support spaces and equipment. Participates in meal preparation and service.
• Seeks opportunities throughout the day to facilitate spontaneous activities of residents'/guest's choice and household preference; accompanies residents/guests in all activities of choice.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in support of caregiving, social service, medication administration and treatments, activities and dining functions in the Household.
• Ensures that Household participates in continuous Quality Improvement processes that identify questions and issues to be addressed in the household and that appropriate follow up is taken to assure quality outcomes.

• Prior Nurse Aide work experience (Preferred)

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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Overview
The Admissions Coordinator II is responsible for all activities and duties of an Admissions Coordinator I as well as those specified for the Admissions Coordinator II position to include but not limited to the following: Customer Service, Admissions Support, Registrar Support, and advanced level support to include cross-trained for Bursar and/or Health Records functions. Strong skills in communication to include telephonic, written, and in-person are required. Experience with database entry and extraction and general office technology required. Previous experience in a higher education environment is preferred.

Due to the confidential nature of the role and access to student information employees in the Student Services department may not be concurrently enrolled as an RCHC student.

What you will do

• Provides Admissions support, such as processing admissions for students entering pre-nursing or pre-allied health and advising students which general education courses are required prior to application to a specific RCHC program.
• Provides Registrar support, such as registration and tracking of consortium general education courses, processing transcript requests, degree verify requests, course exemptions, as well as file creation and maintenance.
• Provides Advanced level support including: Cross-train for Bursar or Health Records functions as assigned, perform advanced SIS functions, back-up Registrar functions, and perform audits.
• Responds to inquiries to include vendor badging access, prospective students, campus tours, and open house assignments.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)
• Associates Degree, Business, IT, or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• 3-4 years College Admissions, Administrative/Office Assistant experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO or AACRAO) (Preferred)

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• Demonstrates ability to assess patient clinical ands psychosocial needs by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served in the Critical Care/Telemetry units/departments (see unit specific competencies and equipment checklists).
• Partners with patients and families to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient. Assesses and incorporates evidence-based standards of practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the coordination care. Facilitates safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of plan of care.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care. Focuses on quality outcomes of patient care when addressing customer’s needs to include current evidence based practice and quality measures.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations and ability to modify education method to ensure patient/family comprehension. Educates by assuming responsibility to individualize and coordinate patient education, and discharge specific education that includes family/caregiver. Evaluates for patient comprehension and documents.
• Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations. Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified systems to meet need.

• , Registered Nurse (Required)
• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)

• Registered Nurse (Preferred)

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

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• Cleans all assigned areas, including but not limited to resident areas, bathrooms, corridors, public areas, elevators and ancillary areas such as nurses’ stations, laboratories, lounges, locker rooms, etc. by means not limited to sweeping, washing, mopping, dusting, disinfecting and sanitizing.
• Uses the correct cleaners for the intended task and labels/stores chemicals safely and properly.
• Restocks supplies and cleans carts daily in order to maintain a smooth flow of operations. Areas of responsibility are stocked with paper goods, soaps, chemicals and reusable goods as applicable. Demonstrates the ability to terminally clean and keep the assigned area clean in accordance with RHS policies.
• Responds to requests from customers in a positive and timely manner, measured by numbers of complaints and/or compliments registered from residents and an increase in resident satisfaction scores. Conveys residents’ concerns to the appropriate departments (e.g. Maintenance, Nursing, Dietary etc. ), or the front desk to bring about a successful resolution of the concern in the quickest, safest manner.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices as referenced in the National Patient Safety Goals and in accordance with RHS policies and procedures. Performs all cleaning duties in a timely, safe, and thorough manner in compliance with Infection Control Standards. This includes dusting, cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal, and other services as needed. Areas are cleaned according to schedule and in accordance with departmental policies.
• Ensures assignments completed in a timely manner ensuring quality/infection control measures are met consistently. Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and continuously monitored to maintain highest quality of order/cleanliness in accordance with departmental policies/procedures and schedules.

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

• 1 year Prior housekeeping/environmental services experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)

• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

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Overview
The Adjunct General Education Tutor works under the supervision of the Dean of Allied Health and is responsible for assigned tutoring and remediation of students enrolled in online general education course assignments. The Adjunct General Education Tutor shall maintain competence in their specific subject area through such activities as practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, and/or research projects.

What you will do

• Must be able to independently plan, organize, and carry out remediation and instruction.
• Supervise students' progress in the course and notify College Deans related to students in jeopardy of failing.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.
• Respond to students' questions and requests for tutoring within 24 hours.
• Communicate course content or delivery concerns to RCHC & Portage Learning.
• Maintain professional/educational competence in the course subject.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Education or specified General Education subject area. (Required)

Experience

• 3 years full-time, or equivalent, recent teaching in the specified General Education subject area. (Required)

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Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Memory Care:

Opportunities Available: Full Time; Nights

* Some weekend shifts may be required *

Overview
Works under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor/Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Director of Assisted Living. CMT/CNA performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to the facility policy and procedures, regulatory requirements defined by Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and Scope of Practice as defined by the Department of Social Services for Assisted Living Facilities and the Department of Health for SNFs and NFs. Responsibilities include, but is not limited to, medication administration, vitals, personal care, and nutrition support.

What you will do

• Administers and documents the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol

• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information

• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and restocking of the Med room and Med cart

• Obtains accurate vital signs and weights

• Reports changes in behavior, activities of daily living or other signs/symptoms of change in condition to nursing leader and/or provider as appropriate.

• Acts within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant and Registered Medication Aide in Assisted Living.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management staff

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Required

• Medication Aide - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Required

• Certification: CPR/BLS (within 30 days of hire) required. First Aid (within 30 days of hire) required.

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Overview
The instructor works under the supervision of the Program Director and is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the philosophy and objectives of their program. The instructor is responsible for designing, implementing, teaching, evaluating, and revising the program's curriculum and related educational materials as assigned for the delivery of both residential and distance education courses. The instructor assists in the development and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention, graduation and related program and college policies. Accountable for student outcomes, the instructor acts as a resource for students, providing support, remediation, academic advisement and counseling, and referral as needed. The instructor actively engages in scholarly pursuits to enhance metaprofessional skills and support learning in the areas of educational theory, instructional design and delivery, assessment, and systematic evaluation relative to both residential and distance education methods. Each member of the faculty shall maintain professional competence in their specific discipline through such activities as practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects, and professional writing. The instructor participates in community and institutional service activities which contribute to the mission of RHS and RCHC. The instructor performs other duties as assigned.

Essential functions are fundamental job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to perform the position. For all College Instructor and Staff positions, standards are intended to apply to all educational delivery methods - residential, blended, and/or distance as feasible.

What you will do

• Demonstrates activities in the support of learning including instructional design, delivery (both residential and distance delivery methods), assessment, course and student management, and academic advising.
• Completes required instructional scholarly activity & professional development to including 2 activities related to Distance Education, 2 activities in the instructor’s professional discipline, 2 activities directly related to teaching, and 1 activity related to instructional simulation (not applicable to RN-to-BSN faculty).
• Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by course pass rates.
• Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by course & faculty evaluations.
• Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by credentialing exam pass rates.
• Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by program retention.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, In the Allied Health Profession of hire, Education, or a related field (Required) and
• Program Graduate, In the Allied Health Profession of hire (Required)

Experience

• 3-4 years Recent (within last 5 years) clinical experience or teaching in the specified field or a combination of the two prior to hire date (Required)
• Experience in a clinical educational setting (Preferred)
• Formal didactic teaching experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• Registered or Licensed (as applicable) in the Program's Allied Health profession. (Required)
• Current registry as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Non-Invasive Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. (Required) or
• Current unencumbered license as a PTA or PT by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor status current or earned within two years of hire. (Required) or
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist in good standing. (Required) or
• Certified surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technologists and surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) ()

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Overview
Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of the specific patient populations served in nursing unit. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.


What you will do

• Demonstrates ability to assess patient clinical and psychosocial needs by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population. Demonstrates nursing unit specific competencies and equipment training, see checklists.
• Partners with patients and their family to develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient. Incorporates evidence based standards of practice and collaborates with interdisciplinary team in care coordination. Facilitates safe patient transition to next level of care as part of plan of care.
• Demonstrates sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput to ensure patient receives consistent, competent and ethical care. Focuses on quality outcomes of patient when addressing service needs to ensure evidence based quality care of patient.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations. Modifies education method to ensure patient/family understanding. Assumes responsibility to coordinate and deliver individualized patient education and discharge specific education to family/caregivers. Evaluates for comprehension and documents.
• Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Delegates and prioritizes tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and service excellence to meet the patient's care needs. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations. Evaluates resources and support needed and uses systems to ensure needs are met.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred) or
• Associates Degree, Nursing (Preferred) or
• Program Graduate, Nursing (Nursing Diploma is minimum education requirement, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing accepted in lieu of Nursing Diploma) (Required) and
• High School Diploma or GED, HS Diploma/GED only required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) or licensed in a compact state  Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

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Overview
Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse in care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. The LPN may work in a variety of settings and roles within Riverside Health System. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.

What you will do

• Under the supervision of the RN, partners with patients and families to implement plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient. Incorporates evidence-based standards of practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the coordination of care. Facilitates safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of plan of care.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care. Focuses on quality outcomes of patient care when addressing customer’s needs to include current evidence based practice and quality measures.
• Demonstrates effective nursing skills (vitals, blood sugars, administering treatments and medications) in completing task accurately and efficiently. Follows protocols and physician orders.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations and ability to modify educational approach to ensure patient/family comprehension. Evaluates for patient comprehension and documents response.
• Demonstrates the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships with peers and multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates task prioritization appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations. Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified systems/resources to obtain assistance.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Practical Nursing (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Acute care experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)   Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)

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Overview
A staff Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The PTA will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

• Follows the plan of care and performs PTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
• Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
• Treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Program Graduate, Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

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Overview
Physical Therapist carry out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, and develops plan of care. Performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.
• Reassess the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.).
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Assists in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Carries out treatment plan and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Records patient's progress and modifies the plan of care.
• Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
• Educates patients and family members about the recovery process.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Physical Therapy experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

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This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!

Overview
A staff Physical Therapist will follow appropriate practices, to perform evaluations, timely re-evaluations and OASIS assessments, determine PT diagnoses, develop a plan of care, and perform physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. A staff Physical Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care. This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. The Therapist is required to be flexible with daily scheduling.

What you will do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.
   
• Provides reassessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine the level of functioning. Updates and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team members.
   
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, as assigned.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in providing services including completion of required supervisory visit documentation. Participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
   
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable. Prepares clinical and progress notes that support skilled intervention and assesses outcomes of care. Plans for discharge of patient.
   
• Carries out treatment plan effectively and modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and return to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.
   

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)
• 1 year Physical Therapy (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

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