PRN Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient WVU Neurodevelopment Center

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for their Pediatric Outpatient department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential care to children while utilizing your expertise in physical therapy. You will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and working within an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary licensure in West Virginia required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and conducts physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides comprehensive patient care and rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervises PTAs, Rehab Techs, and students.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care Coordination

Assessment and Evaluation

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist Pediatric Outpatient WVU Neurodevelopment Center

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Locations: Neurodevelopmental Center

Time Type: Part time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR25-01830

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Job Responsibilities

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

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:

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.
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.
5. Supervision of physical therapy students and volunteers.
6. Submits accurate charges for services rendered for patients, according to departmental policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.
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:

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.

Additional Job Description:

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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 Rd, Morgantown, West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.