PRN Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient WVU Neurodevelopment Center

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for the WVU Neurodevelopment Center in Morgantown. The role involves evaluating patients, coordinating care, supervising staff, and implementing rehabilitation programs in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and relevant licensure.

Benefits

Supportive collaborative environment

Opportunity to work with diverse populations

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: One year of experience in similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assessment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and students.
• Implements research-based techniques to enhance patient mobility.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Current or temporary licensure in West Virginia

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient WVU Neurodevelopment Center

United States, West Virginia, Morgantown

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
2. Current or temporary licensure in the state of West Virginia, or applicable state where services will be performed. Permanent licensure obtained within 90 days of employment.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. One year experience in the setting of the open position, (acute care, outpatient, SNF, HH).

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, rehabilitation interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
2. Applies research and proven techniques to examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life as monitored by supervision, by documentation review, and consultation with M.D.
3. Carries out oversight responsibilities to ensure supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
4. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to ensure that the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital's organization's goals and objectives.
5. Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers. Will provide supervision of therapy assistants in accordance with regulatory standards.
6. Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures utilizing the billing system via the patient's EMR.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policyn where applicable.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

Additional Job Description:

Great opportunity for a dynamic physical therapist to work with a diverse population in a supportive collaborative environment.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

216 WVUH CH Rehab Neurodevelopmental Center

Address:

201 Bakers Ridge RdMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.