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Physical Therapist TTWP (12 Week Contract) - Tappahannock Hospital

VCU Health
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Tappahannock, VA 22560, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Physical Therapist TTWP is responsible for delivering physical therapy care to assigned patients and documenting that care in the hospital medical record.
  • Candidates must be licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist and have a minimum of 1 year of work experience in the field.
  • The role involves providing instruction to support staff, students, and family members, with potential rotation through various clinical service areas.
  • The position requires physical capability to lift 50-100 lbs and involves frequent customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position is part of a department that expects employees to share weekend and holiday schedules.
The Physical Therapist TTWP 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 populations.

The Physical Therapist TTWP provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT 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:
Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

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
Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder

Independent action(s) required:
Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, 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, Patient Care 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:
Employee is expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations of the department or have a fluctuation of daily work hours from 8 AM to 7 PM based on patient population needs.

Age Specific groups served: Pediatrics, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

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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