WVUH Inpatient Rehab Unit Part-time Physical Therapist

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated physical therapist to join their team in Morgantown. This position involves evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs, ensuring comprehensive patient care through assessment and rehabilitation interventions. You'll work within an interdisciplinary team, supervising assistants and students while contributing to the hospital's goals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated patient care including assessment and rehabilitation interventions.
• Supervises physical therapy students and therapy assistants.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care Coordination

Assessment and Evaluation

Basic Life Support Certification

Supervision of Therapy Assistants

Education

Physical Therapist Licensure

Job description

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Job Description

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

1. Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Core 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, documentation review, and consultation with M.D.
3. Oversees supervision of PTAs, Rehab Techs, students, and volunteers.
4. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the work unit and department to contribute to the hospital's organizational goals.
5. Supervises physical therapy students and volunteers, and provides 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.

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. Minimize manual patient handling to 35 pounds, using lift equipment and/or patient handling aids as indicated.
2. Work requires strength and stamina, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Working Environment

Characteristics include exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively to meet work schedules and impact patient care positively.

Additional Job Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Shift: Not specified
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Location: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVUHS is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable laws.