Physical Therapist: Home Health

WVU Medicine; Elizabeth (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health in Elizabeth, WV. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, maintaining clinical records, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess a relevant degree, current licensure, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in West Virginia is required.
• Must be eligible for APTA or WVPTA membership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating and treating physical therapy patients.
• Complete clinical records and supervise assistive personnel.
• Deliver and implement effective physical therapy treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

Job description

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Responsible for the evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment plan, performance of therapeutic procedures, and progression of physical therapy patients. Responsibilities also include consultation with medical staff and health professionals, completion of clinical records and insurance forms, and supervision of assistive personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelors, Masters, or doctorate Science degree in Physical Therapy from a school of physical therapy.
• Current Physical Therapy licensure within the state of West Virginia or appropriate state where services will be provided.
• Must be eligible to be a member of the APTA or WVPTA.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable vehicle.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
  
  

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a Physical Therapist
  
  

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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs evaluation procedures according to p/p or standard of care including but not limited to musculoskeletal/ortho test, neuro/motor test, gait analysis, manual muscle test, functional analysis, prosthetic/orthotic evaluation, and Oasis worksheet.
• Effectively deliver and analyze physical therapy treatment, including but not limited to modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills as per policy and procedure.
• Implements home programs; meets patient/family educational needs and assesses patient understanding as per policy and procedure.
• Supervises assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs per standards.
• Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and education level and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. (Separate Competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.)
• Communicates patient status/progress with home care team, both informally and at staff meetings.
• Documents supervisory visits as per standard.
• Paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Monitors and facilitates staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Performs CPR when directed by patient’s appropriate representatives.
• Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.
• Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
• Familiar with supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
• Perform treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
• Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
• Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
• Identifies the stages of death and dying.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Must be able to perform heavy work; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
• Exposure to bad road conditions.
• Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
• The majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be able to delegate tasks to PTAs.
• Must demonstrate time management skills.
• Must be able to problem solve in an effective manner.
• Must show an interest in physical therapy continuing education.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of compliance of Federal, State, and Local regulations/laws.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

SHC WVUHS Home Care

Cost Center

379 SHC Home Health Elizabeth

Address

69 Maze Plaza

Elizabeth

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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