WVUH Full Time Acute Physical Therapist

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital is seeking a Full Time Acute Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatments, supervising staff, and ensuring coordinated patient care. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and have relevant licensure. This is an exempt position with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary licensure in West Virginia or applicable state; permanent licensure within 90 days.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provide coordinated patient care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provide coordinated patient care, including assessment, rehabilitation interventions, and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team.
• Apply research and proven techniques to diagnose, prevent, and treat movement and function limitations, with supervision and consultation.
• Oversee supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
• Participate in departmental goals and contribute to hospital objectives.
• Supervise physical therapy students and volunteers, and provide supervision of therapy assistants per regulatory standards.
• Submit accurate charges for services via the billing system and EMR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
• Current or temporary licensure in West Virginia or applicable state; permanent licensure within 90 days.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute care, outpatient, SNF, or home health settings.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift and move patients, with safe patient handling practices recommended by NIOSH.
• Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, and standing, with ability to lift over 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities needed include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and chemicals.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage patient care effectively.

Additional Details

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Exempt position
• Shift: United States, Exempt
• Location: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV
• Equal Opportunity Employer: WVUHS promotes non-discrimination and complies with applicable laws.