Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist

Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist – Lewis Gale Medical Center

Join Lewis Gale Medical Center and help shape the patient experience by providing high‑quality, patient‑centered rehabilitation care. Starting as a physical therapist, you will manage the full therapeutic process for a group of patients in close collaboration with the physician and care team.

We are offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $15,000
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• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and Air Med transportation.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, identity‑theft protection, legal counseling, and long‑term‑care coverage.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits (fertility, adoption assistance) and referral services.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and preferred banking partnerships.
• Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services.
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement, student loan, certification support, scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program and Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, family leave, disability coverage).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides patient‑centered, evidence‑based care by managing the complete therapeutic process of an assigned group of patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, individualized care plans, and authoritative guidance to patients and staff.

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative and functional status and participate in the development of the overall plan of care.
• Deliver skilled therapeutic care at patients’ homes and use procedures and techniques to produce measurable change in condition and function consistent with the physician’s plan.
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and prosthetic devices outside of therapy sessions.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments and hand‑offs.

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Masters or Doctorate OR valid Virginia license to practice OT or in the process of obtaining licensure within 90 days through a traineeship and board exam).
• Preferred:
  Previous experience in an acute care, outpatient, or rehab hospital and advanced training in a specialty area related to specific patient populations.
• Advanced specialty training in a specific patient population is a plus.

Established in 1909, Lewis Gale Medical Center is a 500+ bed leading acute‑care facility located in Salem, VA. We specialize in heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health, and cancer care. Our culture extends family‑like care to patients, colleagues, and the community.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.