WVUH Inpatient Rehab Unit Physical Therapist (PRN)

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and implement rehabilitation programs. The role involves patient assessment, rehabilitation interventions, and supervision of therapy aides, ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a valid state license and have strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Applies research-based techniques to prevent and treat conditions.
• Supervises PTAs, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation interventions

Supervision of therapy assistants

Education

Current or temporary physical therapist licensure

Certification in Basic Life Support

Job description

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current or temporary physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed.
• 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. 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 organizational 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.

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 lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms.
2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
3. Specific vision abilities required 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.

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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 impact patient care.

Additional Job Details:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Shift:
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 2275 WVUH Acute Rehabilitation Unit Therapy Services
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

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 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.