Physical Therapist- Acute Care

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will assess outcomes, plan rehabilitation, and ensure quality care across clinical services.

The role requires current licensure as a physical therapist in the appropriate state and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. You will supervise students and staff, participate in program development, and document care in the EMR

Qualifications

• Must have current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment and rehabilitation within an interdisciplinary team.
• Applies research-based techniques to examine, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting movement and daily function.
• Supervises PTAs, rehab techs, students, and volunteers as applicable.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered using the patient EMR system.

Skills

Physical therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PT License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Minimum 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

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• One (1) year of physical therapist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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’s 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.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The national Institute for 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. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• 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

• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

The Physical Therapist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for physical therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Physical Therapist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

210 UHC Physical Therapy

Address

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.