Physical Therapist (Full Time) Rehab Services-7090

mhnetwork; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.

The staff PT will help patients regain function after injury or disability, coordinate with rehab staff and physicians, and supervise PTA’s and rehabilitation techs while participating in department CQI, budget monitoring, infection control and safety programs. WV license and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy approved by the APTA Accreditation Board.
• Successful completion of West Virginia State Board Examination with WV license.
• Current BLS required; WV licensure must be maintained.
• APTA membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct and administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administer treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability.
• Coordinate and supervise PTA’s, rehab techs, and other staff.
• Participate in CQI, monitor budget guidelines, infection control, and safety programs.

Skills

Physical therapy knowledge

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full time Physical Therapist. Under the supervision of the Department Leader, or designee, and indirectly to all referring physicians regarding the patients assigned to them. The staff PT is responsible for evaluating, planning, directing and administering physical therapy treatments/ modalities as prescribed by a licensed physician. The staff PT administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability, assisting patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function, while teaching the patient how to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA’s, rehabilitation techs, etc.) The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department: maintains performance improvement activities within the department, participates in CQI activities, assists with monitoring budget guidelines, ensures that patient charges are accurate and completed in a timely basis, and participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Graduate of a School of Physical Therapy which is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association Accreditation Board. Successful completion of State Board Examination of West Virginia. Possess a current state of West Virginia license or Temporary license. Once licensemust maintain current licensure requirements. Current membership in the APTA preferred.

A thorough knowledge of the field of Physical Therapy and the ability to work in co-operation with physicians, rehab staff members, other hospital personnel, and with patients and families. Current BLS required.