Physical Therapist - Outpatient Float - PRN

The Physical Therapist is primarily responsible for the delivery of physical therapy care to the patient population to which she/he is assigned and the recording of that care in the hospital medical record. The therapist acts as a consultant to various patient clinics, provides instruction to PT support staff, students, personnel of other disciplines within VCUHS, and patient and/or family members. Therapists may rotate through our various clinical service areas.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area

Experience REQUIRED:

• New graduate to up to 2 years of work experience as a Physical Therapist

Experience PREFERRED:

• Previous affiliation or work experience at a similar facility

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Independent action(s) required:

• Patient evaluation and implementation of plan of care, discharge planning.
• Ordering equipment.
• Representing department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Scheduling and charging patients.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Employee may have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Employee is a member of a self-directed team and applies his/her knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
• The team will bring unresolved issues to departmental manager for assistance and guidance in their resolution.

Additional position requirements:

• Schedules and work hours will be established with your specific Manager.
• Schedules, including weekends and holidays, will be required based on the units organizational and staffing needs.

Age Specific groups served:

• Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adults, Geriatrics

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities: Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion.
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking.
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change.

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