Neonatal ICU Physical Therapist

WVU Medicine Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's health system in Morgantown is seeking a Neonatal ICU Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation care. Responsibilities include assessing patients, supervising therapy assistants, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a Physical Therapist License and is proficient in rehabilitation interventions. Experience in NICU is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in MD, OH, PA, or WV.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervise therapy assistants and physical therapy students.
• Submit accurate billing for services rendered.

Skills

Rehabilitation interventions

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Basic Life Support certification

Education

Physical Therapist License

Job description

Overview

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Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

To apply for the next level, additional information about the Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder is provided below.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body\'s ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D.
• Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s organization goals and objectives.
• Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient’s EMR.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:

• MD: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License
• OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License
• PA: Physical Therapist License OR Temporary Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License
• WV: Physical Therapist License OR Physical Therapist Temporary License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of physical therapist experience.

Clinical ladder and experience requirements

• Level 1: No experience required.
• Level 2: Meets requirements for previous level; Two years of experience.
• Level 3: Meets requirements for previous levels; Four years of experience; Twenty Level 3 Proficiencies (if you do not have a certification); Ten Level 3 Proficiencies required annually (if you have a certification); Five Level 3 Proficiencies required annually.
• Level 4: Meets requirements for previous levels; Eight years of experience; Ten Level 4 Proficiencies; Five Level 4 Proficiencies required annually; Professional Certification.
• Level 5: Meets requirements for previous levels; Ten years of experience; Ten Level 5 Proficiencies; Five Level 5 Proficiencies required annually; Professional Certification.

Additional Job Description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience or PT Residency training in NICU preferred.

Working closely with

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

WVU Health System / WVU Medicine Children\'s

Address

1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, 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.