Physical Therapist (Part-Time): Multiple Locations Statewide

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to provide clinical services across multiple statewide locations, including Greensville Correctional Center in Jarrett, VA. The role focuses on outpatient orthopedics and rehabilitation for inmate patients.

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges, with collaboration with the PT clinic team and medical staff to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Physical therapy program.
• Current Virginia Physical Therapy license.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with various acute and chronic orthopedic dysfunctions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with other medical professionals to provide optimum care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patient inmates, including outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and acute care.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges.
• Collaborate with the PT clinic team and medical staff to improve patient care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Communication skills

Collaborative care

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist (Part-Time): Multiple Locations Statewide

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: $40.53 - $66.46/hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is available at the following locations:

• Western Region
  • Pocahontas State Correctional Center – Pocahontas, VA
  • Marion Correctional Treatment Center – Marion, VA
  • Green Rock Correctional Center – Chatham, VA
• Central Region
  • Coffeewood Correctional Center– Mitchells, VA
• Eastern Region
  • Greensville Correctional Center – Jarrett, VA

Provide physical therapy services to patient inmates. Services include outpatient orthopedics as well as Skilled Nursing/Rehabilitation/Acute care. Provide physical therapy evaluations, progress notes, updated plans of care, and discharges. Collaborate with other Physical Therapy (PT) clinic team members and medical staff to improve patient care. Assist in Physical Therapy Quality Improvement Measures and Data Collections. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.

This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited Physical therapy Program
• Current Physical Therapy license in Virginia
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with various acute and chronic orthopedic dysfunctional
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to play an active role collaborating with other medical professionals to provide optimum care

Additional Considerations

• Possesses leadership skills
• Experience in patient centered program development within rehabilitation setting
• Clinical experience in multiple settings such as outpatient orthopedic, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or acute facilities

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Christina Payne

Phone: [phone]

Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.