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Sunnyside Presbyterian Home

Nonprofit Life Plan Community operator

Physical Therapist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Harrisonburg, VA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
  • Have 2-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Hold a current Physical Therapist state license and CPR certification.
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, time management, sound judgment and decision-making, and active listening.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric populations.
Responsibilities
  • Restore patient function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
  • Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to provide quality care.
  • Develop treatment plans for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short- and long-term goals, collaboration with other staff, and patient and caregiver involvement.
  • Determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
  • Implement the plan of treatment consistently and adjust the schedule and plan according to patient progress.
  • Administer manual exercises and massage and use equipment as necessary.
  • Evaluate patient mobility, strength, and current level of function and set realistic goals scaled to patient abilities.
  • Evaluate and record patient progress, modify treatment plans, and try new treatments when required.
  • Evaluate the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend adjustments and modifications.
  • Document patient care services according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
  • Report patient progress to patients, caregivers, loved ones, facility staff, and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing care.
  • Develop a plan for patients after completion of the plan of treatment, including appropriate in-home care services.
  • Exhibit professionalism and encourage collaboration and flexibility within and across departments.
Desired Qualifications
  • A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

About the company

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Sunnyside Presbyterian Home

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Sunnyside Communities operates Life Plan Communities in Virginia, with three campuses in Harrisonburg, Martinsville, and Waynesboro. It provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, with an entrance fee and ongoing monthly fees for predictable healthcare costs. Residents can move between care levels within the same campus, preserving continuity and community, in a faith-based Presbyterian nonprofit model. The goal is to offer integrated, faith-aligned senior living that supports changing needs on the same campus while maintaining stability, dignity, and community.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1912

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What believers are saying

  • Sunnyside won 2026 Best of the Valley gold for retirement and memory care.
  • Staffing improved since 2023, and 2025 turnover and retention strengthened.
  • The 2025 strategic plan targets growth, wellness programming, and campus improvements.

What critics are saying

  • Virginia staffing shortages still pressure consistency; 2025 strategy depends on younger hires.
  • Higher-acuity residents raise clinical complexity and liability exposure across Sunnyside's three campuses.
  • If entrance-fee demand weakens, the nonprofit's expansion plans stall and capital flexibility erodes.

What makes Sunnyside Presbyterian Home unique

  • Sunnyside Communities operates three Virginia Life Plan campuses with Christian, nonprofit continuity.
  • Josh Lyons launched an administrator-in-training program in 2025 for higher-acuity senior care.
  • Sunnyside combines independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, and home health.

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Benefits

  • Personal Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Sunnyside Communities
Oct 12th, 2026
Sunnyside Communities announces Tammy Shorter as Interim Executive Director of King's Grant.

Sunnyside Communities announces Tammy Shorter as Interim Executive Director of King's Grant. Sunnyside Communities is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Shorter to Interim Executive Director of King's Grant in Martinsville, effective October 6, 2026. Shorter brings 13 years of leadership experience at King's Grant, having served as Administrator of Lacy Health Center. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality care, operational excellence, and the well-being of residents and team members. Under her leadership, King's Grant has consistently achieved excellent survey results, maintained high levels of satisfaction, and demonstrated a strong record of quality care. Her dedication to advancing best practices has contributed to positive outcomes not only at King's Grant, but across Sunnyside Communities. "At Sunnyside Communities, we believe in developing our team members and recognizing the talent and leadership that already exist within our organization," said Josh O. Lyons, President and CEO of Sunnyside Communities. "Tammy's experience, dedication, and proven leadership make her well suited to guide King's Grant through this next chapter." For Shorter, the opportunity to lead King's Grant represents a continuation of her longstanding commitment to the community and the people who call it home. "King's Grant has been such an important part of my life for the past 13 years, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this community in a new capacity," said Shorter. "I have had the privilege of working alongside some truly exceptional people who care deeply about our residents and one another. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to building on that foundation as we continue to make King's Grant a wonderful place to live and work." In her new role, Shorter will oversee the operations of King's Grant while continuing to serve as the licensed administrator for the campus's care areas during the transition. Shorter's promotion reflects Sunnyside Communities' ongoing commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and promoting from within whenever possible. Her extensive knowledge of King's Grant, established relationships with residents and employees, and dedication to the organization's mission provide a strong foundation for her leadership in this new role. Sunnyside Communities congratulates Shorter on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to her continued leadership and service to the King's Grant community.

Sunnyside Communities
Sep 1st, 2026
Matt Fredericks featured as Senior Dining Association "member on the Move"

Matt Fredericks featured as Senior Dining Association "member on the Move" Congratulations to Matt Fredericks, Director of Culinary Experience for Sunnyside Communities, who was recently featured by the Senior Dining Association as its "Member on the Move." The feature highlights Matt's career journey, leadership philosophy and expanded role supporting dining operations across Sunnyside, King's Grant and Summit Square. It also recognizes his commitment to developing team members, strengthening culinary operations and creating meaningful dining experiences that support resident wellness, connection and quality of life. Matt joined Sunnyside Communities in 2021 and has continued to grow as a leader within the organization. In his new corporate role, he is helping strengthen dining and hospitality across all three communities while supporting each campus and its unique culture. Sunnyside Communities is proud to see Matt and his leadership recognized by the Senior Dining Association and grateful for the experience, creativity and passion he brings to Sunnyside Communities. Read the entire article here: seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/member-on-the-move-matthew-fredericks