Physical Therapist- PRN/Flex

Davita Inc.; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a not-for-profit healthcare system in the role of Physical Therapist at Carilion Giles Community Hospital. You will provide patient care, assist in care coordination, document treatment outcomes, and supervise assistants. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in Physical Therapy alongside experience in patient assessment and treatment strategies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience preferred or one year of clinical experience for Home Health positions.
• Licensed to practice in Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
• AHA BLS-certified within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Confirms physician referrals; performs patient assessments and implements treatment programs.
• Documents patient records; communicates with medical team about patient care.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with therapy staff for quality patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree as Physical Therapist

Master's or Doctorate degree

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Carilion Giles Community Hospital- Flex/PRN- Mix between outpatient and inpatient.

Confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments and plans and implements individualized treatment programs taking into account the patient's developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses in accordance with the regulations governing the principles and practice of Physical Therapy.

• Provides patient care based upon physician referral and age-appropriate assessment taking into consideration the patient's developmental/chronological age and medical diagnoses when planning/implementing treatment programs designed to achieve goals set in conjunction with the patient and/or family member.
• Coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and/or verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents in the patient's medical record, and completes other patient care-related forms in compliance with regulatory agencies and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Supervises PTAs and collaborates with other therapy staff, support staff, volunteers and students to achieve efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
• Participates in other patient care and departmental/professional activities as requested/assigned including but not limited to presenting/attending in-services, performance improvement, program development/evaluation, new employee orientation, committee membership, peer review and attending staff meetings.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of approved school of Physical Therapy. Bachelor's degree as Physical Therapist and 5 years of experience, OR Master's or Doctorate degree required.

Experience: Experience in site specific level of care preferred but not required. For Home Health positions one year of clinical experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.

Life Support: AHA BLS-certified (from a Carilion approved program) within six months of employment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 149780
Employment Status: Flex
Location: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: Weekdays with weekend rotation
Recruiter: CHRISTOPHER D FITZGERALD
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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