Local Contract Physical Therapist - $63-65 per hour

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Physical Therapist Discipline : Therapy Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours, days Employment Type : Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Richmond, VA Shift : Day - M-F 8 Hours Length : 13 Week Contract Location : Richmond, VA Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery. Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the organizations Mission Statement and Core Values. Demonstrates, maintains and upholds expectations of compliance set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct, including but not limited to confidentiality regarding patient and company information. Upholds professional standards and professional codes of conduct (as applicable to the role); hold self and others accountable as appropriate. Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company :

• We deliver superior quality in all that we do.
• We treat others as they would like to be treated.
• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles. One of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe : Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical, these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas :
• Safe Patient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips / Trips and Falls
• Work Environment Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality. Based on the Competency Program established for direct care providers, possesses the skills and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance with population served criteria. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES / COMPETENCIES Completes a comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients. Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plan and goals focused on progressing patients towards discharge within an established length of stay. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to address all barriers to discharge. This includes timely equipment trialing and ordering, completion of all patient and family training including issuing of a home exercise program, and planning for continuing services. Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage, ensuring that the plan of care is communicated, implemented and progressed throughout the length of stay. Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs. Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner, inclusive of daily documentation, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with the Hospital's policies and procedures. Ensures care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient. Participates in student program as assigned and appropriate, providing a positive learning environment for students with appropriate supervision, development of learning objectives and completion of student evaluations. Actively creates an individualized professional development plan with clinical management. Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing professional development through continuing education, self study and involvement in professional activities and organizations. Applies learned information in order to meet the strategic objectives of the organization. Actively participates in patient and professional advocacy efforts that may include lobbying activities, health fairs, community level events, professional memberships, fundraising / charitable activities. Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes all state mandated continuing education requirements. Performs in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct. Understands the organization’s performance improvement methodology to improve quality of services provided by this position. Demonstrates awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives and follows through with the action plans. Offers feedback through staff meetings, focus groups or direct supervisor in order to maximize performance improvement outcomes. Additional Qualifications BLSHCP required. Related experience in Clinical Applications preferred. Degree in Physical Therapy from an Accredited School 1 Year of Outpatient Clinical Experience CPR Certification maintain an active / applicable license for the State where work will be performed? Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3884. About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!  Benefits : Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility / organization you are interested in applying for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus. Benefits Referral bonus