Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - North Basement

Position Overview

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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The Physical Therapist Clinician II 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 and provides instruction to OT/PT support staff, PT students, personnel of other disciplines, and patient/family members.

Therapists may rotate through various clinical service areas.

• Licensed (or licensure eligible) by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Current license by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Physical Therapist.
• Current CPR Certification if required by clinic or practice area.

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Masters or Doctoral Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy (preferred).
• Successful challenge of the VCUHS Physical Therapy Clinical Ladder.

• Patient evaluation and implementation of intervention programs, including discharge planning.
• Ordering equipment (as required).
• Representing the department at rounds and discharge conferences.
• Scheduling and charging patients.

• May have supervisory responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, students, and volunteers.
• Employee is a senior member of a self‑directed team and applies knowledge and experience in daily clinic problem solving.
• The team will bring unresolved issues to the departmental manager for assistance and guidance.

• Expected to share in weekend and holiday schedule expectations 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:
  Lifting 50‑100 lbs. 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, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, ability to adapt to frequent change.

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