Physical Therapist - Acute Adult - PRN

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to deliver acute adult care and document treatment in the medical record. The therapist may rotate through clinical service areas and participate in rounds and discharge planning.

The role includes patient evaluation, plan-of-care development, coordination with the care team, equipment orders, and active problem solving in a fast-paced setting. CPR certification is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area
• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist
• Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility
• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy
• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning.
• Ordering equipment.
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Scheduling and charging patients.

Skills

Reasoning

Problem solving

Speak clearly

Write legibly

Reading

Logical thinking

Hearing

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral Degree in PT

Job description

## Physical Therapist - Acute Adult - PRNApply: Richmond, VA: Part time: Posted Today: R46354The Physical Therapist is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record. The therapist acts as a consultant to various patient clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area Experience REQUIRED: New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist Experience PREFERRED: Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy Education/training PREFERRED: Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy Independent action(s) required: Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning. Ordering equipment. Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences. Scheduling and charging patients. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers. Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his/her knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving. The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution. Additional position requirements: Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager. Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the unit’s organizational and staffing needs. Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 50-100 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeCompensation Rate: $65.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Compensation Rate: $65.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.