Physical Therapist - Outpatient PT - Community Memorial Hospital

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A medical institution in South Hill, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist Clinician II to deliver therapy care to patients and document care in medical records. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, implementing treatment programs, and instructing support staff. A Virginia Physical Therapist license and 1 year of experience are required, while a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy is preferred. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Virginia.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification if required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver physical therapy care to assigned patients.
• Provide instruction to support staff and students.
• Represent department at rounds and discharge conferences.

Kenntnisse

Patient evaluation

Implementation of intervention programs

Discharge planning

Strong recall

Problem solving

Customer interaction

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

3 Ten hour days or another combination of hours to equal 30 hrs. Clinic hours are 7:30 - 6:00.

The Physical Therapist Clinician II 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 populations.

The Physical Therapist Clinician II provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT 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

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist

Experience PREFERRED

• N/A

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
• Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder

Independent action(s) required

• Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, 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, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Employee is a senior member of a self-directed team and applies his 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

• Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs.

Age Specific groups served

• Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

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 changeDays

EEO

Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.