Certified Hand Physical Therapist - Nelson Clinic

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Clinician II to provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations. This role involves evaluating patients, planning interventions, and ensuring comprehensive documentation in medical records. You'll have the opportunity to mentor support staff and students while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a team that values adaptability and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR certification if required by clinic or practice area.

Responsibilities

• Delivering physical therapy care to assigned patient populations.
• Patient evaluation and intervention planning, discharge planning.
• Supervisory duties of support staff and students.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Intervention planning

Discharge planning

Supervisory duties

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions Apply.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist Clinician II is responsible for delivering physical therapy care to assigned patient populations and documenting care in the hospital medical record. The therapist acts as a consultant to various patient groups and provides instruction to support staff, students, and family members. Therapists may rotate through different clinical service areas.

Requirements

• Licensure: Licensed (or eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist. Current license required for continued employment.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification if required by clinic or practice area.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist. PREFERRED: N/A.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy. PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree.

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and intervention planning, discharge planning.
• Ordering equipment, participating in rounds and discharge conferences.
• Scheduling and billing patients.
• Supervisory duties of support staff and students (if applicable).

Additional Requirements

• Share weekend and holiday schedule expectations or have flexible hours (8 AM to 7 PM).
• Serve diverse age groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical: Lift 50-100 lbs, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, repetitive motions.
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking.

Environmental and Emotional Aspects

• Fast-paced environment, steady pace, handle multiple priorities, customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to change.

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