Physical Therapist; PT-PRN

Physical Therapist (PT)-PRN

Position:
Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN, Code: PT1460,

Location:

UVA Community Health.

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Responsible for providing therapy services consistent with licensure to clients including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing, and educating patient and/or caregiver and documentation of the above.
• Supervise therapy assistants, technicians, students, and volunteers as applicable.
• Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested.
• Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff as applicable.
• Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients in a timely manner.
• Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital.
• Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.
• Positively contributes to the departmental financial performance/productivity.

• Completes patient evaluations and treatments independently while maintaining patient safety.
• Appropriately seeks guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Independently establishes/implements treatment goals and plans based on patient input and evaluation and assessment results.
• Reassesses outcomes and modifies goals and plans to meet changing needs of the patient.
• Schedules patient activities according to patient individual needs.

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Accepts responsibility for actions; seeks, accepts, and acts positively upon feedback from others.
• Shares responsibility for effective internal communications through a team approach.
• Organizes individual patient caseload in collaboration with team workload demands.
• Performs daily administrative/office activities to ensure efficient flow of care within team.

• Acquires and maintains knowledge of clinical therapy practice by identifying continuing education needs and participating in educational opportunities.
• Provides orientation and guidance to new rehabilitation staff in work area as requested.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited PT program.

Experience: No experience necessary. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Virginia State Therapy License, Physical Therapist Trainee in Virginia, or Compact Privilege.

Additional Skills/Requirements

Required:

N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

The job requires standing and walking constantly and frequently bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. Medium to Heavy Physical Demand.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
  Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed:
  Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
  Yes

Entry level

Full‑time