Physical Therapist & Rehab Team Leader

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires eligibility for state licensure (MD, OH, PA, WV) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with supervision of PTAs and students as needed.

The position involves coordinating care, utilizing evidence-based techniques, and ensuring accurate billing for services rendered in the EMR system.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary Physical Therapist license as required by the state where services will be performed.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Oversight of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit movement and function.
• Oversees supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in achieving department goals and hospital objectives.
• Supervises physical therapy students and volunteers; supervises therapy assistants per regulatory standards.
• Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients via the EMR billing system.

Education

Physical Therapist License (MD)

Physical Therapist License (OH)

Physical Therapist License (PA)

Physical Therapist License (WV)

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients within an interdisciplinary team. The role requires eligibility for state licensure (MD, OH, PA, WV) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with supervision of PTAs and students as needed.

The position involves coordinating care, utilizing evidence-based techniques, and ensuring accurate billing for services rendered in the EMR system.