JGH Staff Physical Therapist

WVU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapy leader to direct the department's staff in a combined outpatient and inpatient setting. You will oversee evaluations, treatment plans, and ensure quality care while coordinating with physicians and hospital leadership.

You will manage documentation, maintain safety standards, and contribute to staff orientation and ongoing education. This role environments require strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in West Virginia with temporary licensure if needed.
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Physical Therapy Department staff, including PTAs, aides, and clerical staff.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects; propose changes to the physician.
• Perform initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations as per policy.
• Develop and assess teaching plans; include family in education as appropriate.
• Treat patients and families with respect, addressing psychosocial needs.
• Operate and maintain equipment; ensure department cleanliness and safety.
• Communicate with physicians, hospital staff, and administration clearly.
• Coordinate patient care to meet needs and follow hospital policy.
• Maintain personnel and operation records; ensure timely patient charges.
• Assist with orientation and training; participate in internal and community programs.
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies; collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Flexibility

PT modalities knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

State licensure (WV) or temporary licensure

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
2. Current or temporary licensure in the state of West Virginia. Permanent licensure obtained within 90 days of employment.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. One (1) year acute hospital experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the direction of the Physical Therapy Department supportive staff including physical therapy assistants, physical therapy aides and clerical staff.
2. Observes and evaluates treatment effect, recommend changes to physician as needed.
3. Performs an appropriate evaluation on all patients as related to the therapy requested by treating physician and performs re-evaluation as per policy.
4. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
5. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychological, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
6. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
7. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
8. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff, and administrative team.
9. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
10. Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
11. Ensures that the patient charges are accurate and turned in on a timely manner.
12. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs both within the department and community.
13. Ensures that documentation meets current standards and policies.
14. Consults other departments as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
15. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Clinical setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

Additional Job Description: Position is combined of both outpatient and inpatient

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: JAX Jackson General Hospital

Cost Center: 210

JAX Physical Therapy Address: 162 Pinnell Street Ripley West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.