Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Location: Westminster-Canterbury At Home; 3181 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach, VA
Reports to: Director of Home Health
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

About Us

Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.

Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.

We live our values every day:

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!

Westminster Canterbury at Home (WCAH) is one of the most well-respected home health and home care agencies in the greater Tidewater Region, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. We provide the quality services that people need when they wish to stay confidently and comfortably in their own homes.

As a subsidiary of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach’s premier beachfront continuing care retirement community, Westminster Canterbury At Home has a particular appreciation for the difference that location can make in the retirement experience. What it really comes down to is where an individual feels most comfortable. For some, that place is home—and we’re more than happy to meet you there.

To learn more: WC-At Home

The Home Health Physical Therapist will provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care, including initial and ongoing assessment of progress and response to treatment. Accurately document evaluations, interventions, and patient outcomes while collaborating with the care team to support quality patient care. Consistently model Westminster-Canterbury's core values of Respect, Passion, and Professionalism and hold others accountable to the same standards.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Provide services in accordance with accepted standards of practice for physical therapy.
• Document all therapy interventions.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient/family response to therapy
• Develop and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
• Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
• Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as applicable.
• Complete documentation timely for all assessment and evaluation data, treatments, and patient's response to therapy intervention.
• Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately.
• Provide discharge planning and evaluation.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants at least every 30 days and home health aides every 14 days when appropriate.
• Complete all training and in-service programs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
• Effectively meet deadlines and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Able to address outside and inside inquiries
• Able to supervise and train co-workers
• Able to exercise discretion and work independently

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to climb at least 2 flights of stairs
• Stand/or walk for a period of at least 4 hours

The Experience You’ll Bring

Required

• Current Virginia Physical Therapist License AND one of the following:
  

  • Education: Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or a CAPTE successor organization. Internationally educated candidates must have completed a program determined to be substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level physical therapist education by an approved credentials evaluation organization.

    OR

  • Examination: Successful completion of a state-approved physical therapist examination in the state where physical therapy services are provided.

• At least one year of professional experience

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Valid state driver's license; Motor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to Westminster and its insurance providers
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Flu-Vaccinated

Preferred

• Experience working with an elderly population in Home Health

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range:$48.26 - $60.32 hourly (based on relevant experience)
• Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits & Perks Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
  • Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
  • Team Member Discounts
  • Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities