Acute Physical Therapist

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Acute Physical Therapist opening with
LewisGale Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part
of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a(an) Acute Physical Therapist for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you
get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who
feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by
managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of
patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The
Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in
developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal
achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical
Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to
support patients throughout the continuum of care.
What you will do in this role:
You will provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of
practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
You will assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and
participate in the development of the total plan of care.
You will provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at patient’s home,
using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function
consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
You will instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises,
therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of
therapy sessions.
You will prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate
assignments/handoffs.

# What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE
Preferred – Previous experience in an acute care, outpatient, or rehab
hospital.
EDUCATION
Required – Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Masters or
Doctorate) or Possession of a valid Virginia license to practice OT or in the
process of obtaining licensure within 90 days though a traineeship and board
exam. If licensure is not obtained within 90 days, the circumstances will be
reviewed.
Preferred – Advanced training in a specialty area related to specific patient
populations.
LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since
1909. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced technology.
Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem
area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced
technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as
orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and
cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our
patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because
when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most
compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
> colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
> Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
> tomorrow.”- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
> Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Acute Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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