Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care), PRN

VHC Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist in Acute Care. This role offers the opportunity to optimize patient health and quality of life through innovative practices and evidence-based approaches. You'll be at the forefront of patient management, utilizing your skills to diagnose, treat, and enhance physical performance. With a focus on collaboration and continuous professional development, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while contributing to broader public health initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required; advanced degrees preferred.
• One year of physical therapy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care to optimize physical function and health.
• Contribute to public health services aimed at improving population health.

Skills

Patient Management

Diagnosis and Prognosis

Clinical Skills

Public Health Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Title

Physical Therapist, Inpatient (Acute Care), PRN

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice. Over the course of the physical therapist’s career, scope of practice evolves based on considerations including, but not limited to, societal needs; progressive professional development activities of the physical therapist; modifications to jurisdictional laws and regulations; advancements in knowledge, research, clinical skills, and technology; and the evolving health delivery system. The professional scope of physical therapist practice is grounded in basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences. It is supported by education, based on a body of evidence, and linked to existing and emerging practice frameworks. The professional scope of practice evolves in response to innovation, research, collaboration, and changes in societal needs. The professional scope of practice consists of patient and client management, which includes diagnosis and prognosis, to optimize physical function, movement, performance, health, quality of life, and well-being across the lifespan. In addition, the professional scope of practice includes contributions to public health services aimed at improving population health and the human experience. The jurisdictional scope of physical therapist practice is established by the practice act governing the specific physical therapist’s license and the rules adopted pursuant to that act. The personal scope of physical therapist practice consists of activities for which an individual physical therapist is educated, trained, and is competent to perform.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy is required. Master's degree or doctorate degree in physical therapy is preferred.

Experience:

One year of physical therapy experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required. BLS certification is required.